Monkridge Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 1YW 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 Monkridge Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 1YP, NE3 1YQ, NE3 1YR, NE3 1YG, NE3 1YF, NE3 1XU, NE2 3QR, NE3 1XT, NE3 1YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 1YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.9% | 40.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 48.5% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 61.2% | 62% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 27.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1YW 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.3% | 75.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 87.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 85.4% | 77.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 78.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monkridge Court was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Monkridge Court has the 26th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth and the 119th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monkridge Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-03-17 | £118,329 |
| 16 Monkridge Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-01-15 | £119,691 |
| 9 Monkridge Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-11-12 | £107,221 |
| 13 Monkridge Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-10-25 | £123,322 |
| 3 Monkridge Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2023-11-27 | £118,818 |
NE3 1YW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,167 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 | 68 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Junior School Tankerville Terrace , NE2 3DA | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Infant School Forsyth Road , NE2 3DA | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community 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 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | 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 | 1,121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sagesse School North Jesmond , NE2 3RJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Jesmond Dene House School Jesmond Dene Road , NE2 2EY | - not rated | 560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Aidan's | 2 Newlands Road | 473 yd | |
| Thyme Square Cafe | 5 Station Road, South Gosforth | 555 yd | |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre | 2 Station Road, South Gosforth | 561 yd | |
| Ophelia | 6 - 10 Bowsden Terrace, South Gosforth | 579 yd | |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar | 47 Station Road, South Gosforth | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandling Villa Hotel | The Brandling Villa Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 395 yd | |
| South Gosforth Social Club | South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace, Gosforth | 539 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Castles Farm Road | 635 yd | |
| South Northumberland Cricket Club | South Northumberland Cricket Club Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth | 746 yd | |
| Job Bulman | The Job Bulman Saint Nicholas Avenue, Gosforth | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooked Fish and Chips | 13 Station Road, South Gosforth | 561 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 2, Mill House Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 564 yd | |
| Ahad's Indian Kitchen | 25 Station Road, South Gosforth | 580 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Tenerife Buildings Station Road, South Gosforth | 586 yd | |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | 38 Station Road, South Gosforth | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local Haddricks Mill Road, Gosforth | 640 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 1 Benton Park Road | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Sagesse School (Closed) North Jesmond Avenue | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Lily Ladies Leisure (Closed) Tenerife Buildings Tenerife Buildings Station Road | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Newcastle) CASTLE FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 825 yd | |
| The Northumberland Club NORTH JESMOND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Castle Farm FREEMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Jesmond Pool ST. GEORGES TERRACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 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 | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.