Overview of NE3 2AR

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Foxton Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2AR 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 Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2AP, NE3 2AQ, NE3 2AT, NE3 2AD, NE3 2AS, NE3 2BH, NE3 2AN, NE3 2RT, NE3 2AE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 2AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.9%51.2%-0.7% 51.0% 0.2%
Male48.1%48.8%0.7% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.3%36.5%7.2% 37.9% -1.4%
Married: Opposite sex52.6%45.9%-6.7% 44.2% 1.7%
Separated0.4%1.4%1.0% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced7.3%7.2%-0.1% 9.1% -1.9%
Widowed10.3%9%-1.3% 6.1% 2.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health29%42.4%13.4% 48.4% -6.0%
Good health42.4%38%-4.4% 33.6% 4.4%
Fair health21.8%12.9%-8.9% 12.7% 0.2%
Bad health5.3%4.7%-0.6% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health1.5%2%0.5% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.9%16.2%-9.7% 18.2% -2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.2%8.1%-3.1% 9.6% -1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.7%13.1%-4.6% 13.4% -0.3%
Apprenticeship5.6%8.6%3.0% 5.3% 3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.3%20.3%13.0% 16.9% 3.4%
Degree or Similar27.6%30.6%3.0% 33.8% -3.2%
Other4.7%3.2%-1.5% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%0.8%0.8% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0.4%1.2%0.8% 2.7% -1.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed Other0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
White99.2%96.1%-3.1% 81.4% 14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.9%98.4%-0.5% 83.2% 15.2%
European Union0.4%0%-0.4% 6.1% -6.1%
Africa0.8%0%-0.8% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0%1.6%1.6% 5.6% -4.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.9%98%-0.9% 83.2% 14.8%
10+ Years0.4%0%-0.4% 9.8% -9.8%
2-5 Years0%0.8%0.8% 2.2% -1.4%
Less than 2 years0.8%1.2%0.4% 1.9% -0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.5% 76.7% 10.8%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
No passport held10.2% 13.5% -3.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion45.5% 37.2% 8.3%
Christian48.6% 46.2% 2.4%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Foxton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxton Avenue was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Foxton Avenue has the 46th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 305th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,200
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE3 2AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foxton Avenue are based on 33 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE3 2AR

Average Price
£214,332
Semi-Detached
£211,444
Terraced
£217,895
Detached
£249,969
Flats/Maisonettes
£167,695
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foxton Avenue

Average Price
£221,445
Semi-Detached
£214,953
Terraced
£235,886
Detached
£258,138
Flats/Maisonettes
£174,035
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foxton AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£200,0002023-10-25 £222,896
14 Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£134,0002023-05-26 £155,266
3 Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£200,0002021-09-30 £248,962
12 Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£148,0002018-10-26 £196,982
4 Foxton Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£173,0002017-12-15 £238,845
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE3 2AR

Employment

NE3 2AR 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 retired residents living in NE3 2AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired80
Full-Time Employee78
Part-Time Employee28
Self-Employed13
Looking after home or family5
Student (economically inactive)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Other1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities23
Education18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Construction12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Manufacturing9
Other7
Financial and insurance activities7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Information and communication4
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL
3out of 4 206 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Regent Farm First School
Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE
3out of 4 795 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Grange First School
Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP
3out of 4 1,281 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Mountfield Primary School
Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT
3out of 4 1,466 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE
- not rated 1,468 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Great Park Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH
- not rated 1,586 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH
4out of 4 1,593 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kenton School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
2out of 4 1,827 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE
4out of 4 3,790 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH
4out of 4 4,420 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE
4out of 4 1,809 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT
3out of 4 2,005 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN
3out of 4 2,114 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 5,314 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newcastle Bridges School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
4out of 4 1,825 yd Academy alternative provision converter Yes Mixed More About School
Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES
- not rated 2,188 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Westfield School
Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS
- not rated 2,504 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ
- not rated 3,520 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Dame Allan's Junior School
Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG
- not rated 4,164 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pleasing45 Belsay Gardens, Gosforth295 yd
Fawdon Tandoori19 Fawdon Park Road510 yd
Tasty Oriental3 Fawdon Park Road547 yd
Shahe Tandoori Restaurant30 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth817 yd
Dragon Palace26 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth825 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Northumbrian PiperFawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth433 yd
The JubileeThe Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth770 yd
Kenton & District Social ClubKenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive968 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TopTop / Davincci's9 Fawdon Park Road484 yd
Buttie-Licious13 Fawdon Park Road487 yd
Pronto Pizza26A Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth818 yd
Luv Ur GrubLuv Ur Grub Carrfield Road1,069 yd
The Spice Cottage2 Hutton Street, Gosforth1,072 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AldiAldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue594 yd
Asda2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth599 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kingston Park Road
Kingston Park Road
grass pitches624 yd
Regent Farm First School
WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH
grass pitches705 yd
Newcastle City Cricket Club
PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST
grass pitches770 yd
Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association)
PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST
grass pitches856 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed62.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed78.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.