Windsor Terrace is in South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1YL is located in the Dene & South 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 Windsor Terrace, South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1YH, NE3 1QB, NE3 1YN, NE3 1QX, NE3 1PR, NE3 1QH, NE3 1QA, NE3 1QU, NE3 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE3 1YL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE3 1YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 44.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 44% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 64.9% | 61.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 27.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 1YL this area, 3% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 70.1% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 86.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 93.8% | 88.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 87.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Terrace was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Terrace has the 38th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Windsor Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-04-30 | £510,000 |
| 32 Windsor Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £422,700 | 2025-03-31 | £417,859 |
| 3 Windsor Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2023-12-11 | £516,827 |
| 79 Windsor Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-17 | £354,432 |
| 22 Windsor Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £402,950 | 2023-06-26 | £463,702 |
NE3 1YL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE3 1YL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,288 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 | 393 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 2,879 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 | 880 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 4,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,150 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 | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme Square Cafe | 5 Station Road, South Gosforth | 218 yd | |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre | 2 Station Road, South Gosforth | 222 yd | |
| Ophelia | 6 - 10 Bowsden Terrace, South Gosforth | 241 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 288 yd | |
| Pak Lok | 84 Station Road, South Gosforth | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 208 yd | |
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 264 yd | |
| The Victory Pub | The Victory Pub Killingworth Road | 483 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 663 yd | |
| Job Bulman | The Job Bulman Saint Nicholas Avenue, Gosforth | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooked Fish and Chips | 13 Station Road, South Gosforth | 226 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Tenerife Buildings Station Road, South Gosforth | 247 yd | |
| Ahad's Indian Kitchen | 25 Station Road, South Gosforth | 252 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 293 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian Takeaway | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 345 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 713 yd |
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic School BENTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Benton Park Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 1,040 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.