Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AT

People

Gender

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.2%	-0.7%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.3%	36.5%	7.2%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	52.6%	45.9%	-6.7%	44.2%	1.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.3%	7.2%	-0.1%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	10.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29%	42.4%	13.4%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	42.4%	38%	-4.4%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	21.8%	12.9%	-8.9%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	5.3%	4.7%	-0.6%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	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 Levels	17.7%	13.1%	-4.6%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	8.6%	3.0%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	20.3%	13.0%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	30.6%	3.0%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	4.7%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.2%	96.1%	-3.1%	81.4%	14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.9%	98.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	9.8%	-9.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.5%	37.2%	8.3%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Meldon Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meldon Avenue was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Meldon Avenue has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 236th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

🔎 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 2AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meldon Avenue are based on 12 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 Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE3 2AT

Average Price
£231,294

Semi-Detached
£225,767

Terraced
£233,611

Detached
£244,134

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meldon Avenue

Average Price
£234,492

Semi-Detached
£234,450

Terraced
£247,063

Detached
£196,863

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meldon AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-05-31	£197,193
14 Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£176,500	2021-11-02	£209,968
3 Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2020-08-07	£245,011
3 Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2019-11-19	£140,094
7 Meldon Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,500	2019-03-08	£176,708

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE3 2AT

Employment

NE3 2AT 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 2AT 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

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL	- not rated	308 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL	- not rated	308 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE	3out of 4	776 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL	- not rated	1,379 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH	- not rated	1,529 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH	3out of 4	1,529 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	- not rated	1,913 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	- not rated	1,913 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU	- not rated	3,137 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY	- not rated	1,704 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE	3out of 4	1,772 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT	3out of 4	1,922 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN	3out of 4	2,056 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR	3out of 4	2,326 yd	Free schools	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	5,381 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,638 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	4out of 4	1,911 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES	- not rated	2,167 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES	- not rated	2,167 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS	- not rated	2,510 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	Distance
Pleasing	45 Belsay Gardens, Gosforth	237 yd
Fawdon Tandoori	19 Fawdon Park Road	562 yd
Tasty Oriental	3 Fawdon Park Road	578 yd
Shahe Tandoori Restaurant	30 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth	872 yd
Dragon Palace	26 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth	881 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Northumbrian Piper	Fawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth	378 yd
The Jubilee	The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth	832 yd
Kenton & District Social Club	Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive	1,008 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TopTop / Davincci's	9 Fawdon Park Road	537 yd
Buttie-Licious	13 Fawdon Park Road	540 yd
Pronto Pizza	26A Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth	874 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth		643 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue		652 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingston Park Road Kingston Park Road	grass pitches	659 yd
Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	764 yd
Newcastle City Cricket Club PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST	grass pitches	801 yd
Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association) PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST	grass pitches	883 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	240.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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