Fawdon Lane is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2AA is located in the Fawdon & West 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 Fawdon Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2RR, NE3 2RQ, NE3 2RN, NE3 2RP, NE3 2RJ, NE3 2RY, NE3 2RX, NE3 2AJ, NE3 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 2AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 55.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 44.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 39.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 20.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 24.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 28.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 92.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 91.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fawdon Lane was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Fawdon Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 337th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fawdon Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2025-04-23 | £218,276 |
| 4 Fawdon Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-21 | £193,112 |
| 16 Fawdon Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-02 | £332,172 |
| 16 Fawdon Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-10-13 | £166,809 |
| 26 Fawdon Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-02-18 | £236,820 |
NE3 2AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 411 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawdon Tandoori | 19 Fawdon Park Road | 191 yd | |
| Tasty Oriental | 3 Fawdon Park Road | 367 yd | |
| Pleasing | 45 Belsay Gardens, Gosforth | 611 yd | |
| Shahe Tandoori Restaurant | 30 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 641 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 26 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 468 yd | |
| Kenton & District Social Club | Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive | 688 yd | |
| Northumbrian Piper | Fawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TopTop / Davincci's | 9 Fawdon Park Road | 159 yd | |
| Buttie-Licious | 13 Fawdon Park Road | 167 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 26A Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 637 yd | |
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 722 yd | |
| The Spice Cottage | 2 Hutton Street, Gosforth | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue | 244 yd | |
| Asda | 2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Kingston Park Road Kingston Park Road | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Newcastle City Cricket Club PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association) PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 122.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.