Donnington Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1TP is located in the Dene & South Gosforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Donnington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1TR, NE3 1TZ, NE3 1NZ, NE3 1TW, NE3 1YY, NE3 1RH, NE3 1TS, NE3 1YU, NE3 1YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE3 1TP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 49.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE3 1TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.4% | 25.9% | -9.5% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 63.2% | 14.9% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 58.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE3 1TP this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 64.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 77.6% | 71.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 76.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donnington Court was 121.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.4% higher than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Donnington Court has the 13th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 322nd highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Donnington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2021-12-16 | £337,798 |
| 21 Donnington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-08-29 | £348,373 |
| 5 Donnington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2018-09-10 | £361,391 |
| 23 Donnington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2015-12-14 | £396,153 |
| 23 Donnington Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2015-07-09 | £329,707 |
NE3 1TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 55 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside Primary School Cragside , High Heaton NE7 7EL | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dene | Castle Dene Freeman Road | 184 yd | |
| RVS Coffee Shop | Freeman Hospital Freeman Road | 274 yd | |
| Coffee House And WH Smith | Freeman Hospital Freeman Road | 274 yd | |
| Pak Lok | 84 Station Road, South Gosforth | 582 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 257 yd | |
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 447 yd | |
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 581 yd | |
| Heaton Stannington FC | Heaton Stannington Football Club Newton Road | 774 yd | |
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | Unit 2, Mill House Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 461 yd | |
| South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway | 46 Station Road, South Gosforth | 626 yd | |
| Avopoke | 40 Station Road, South Gosforth | 630 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 636 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian Takeaway | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 528 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 275 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Heaton Stannington Fc NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Cragside Primary School CRAGSIDE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| The Northumberland Club NORTH JESMOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Oxford Centre LUTTERWORTH PLACE | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.