Christon Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1US is located in the Gosforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christon Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1XB, NE3 1UG, NE3 1XD, NE3 1UR, NE3 1UY, NE3 1BA, NE3 1UX, NE3 1UQ, NE3 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 1US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.8% | 41.8% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 36.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 39.4% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 34.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 21.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 78.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 88.5% | 82.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 81.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christon Close was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Christon Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 361st lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Christon Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2023-08-15 | £150,402 |
| 17 Christon Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-04-26 | £202,893 |
| 3 Christon Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-06-27 | £226,550 |
| 5 Christon Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2011-12-09 | £151,428 |
| 3 Christon Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2006-09-08 | £199,470 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Park First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 997 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,790 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 | 475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndseys | Unit 29, The Bait Room Bakers Yard Christon Road, Gosforth | 191 yd | |
| Ophelia | 6 - 10 Bowsden Terrace, South Gosforth | 350 yd | |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre | 2 Station Road, South Gosforth | 375 yd | |
| Thyme Square Cafe | 5 Station Road, South Gosforth | 428 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 338 yd | |
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 608 yd | |
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 750 yd | |
| The Queen Victoria | 206 High Street, Gosforth | 767 yd | |
| Gosforth Hotel / Chik Box / K-Town / 88th Street, Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 205 High Street, Gosforth | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Tenerife Buildings Station Road, South Gosforth | 385 yd | |
| Hooked Fish and Chips | 13 Station Road, South Gosforth | 438 yd | |
| Ahad's Indian Kitchen | 25 Station Road, South Gosforth | 472 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 479 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian Takeaway | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 592 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 697 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 766 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 743 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Gosforth East Middle School HAREWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Gosforth Golf Club GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB BROADWAY EAST | golf | 1,066 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.