Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 2AY 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 Acomb Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acomb Crescent 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.

Acomb Crescent 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 2AY, 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 Acomb Crescent are based on 97 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 Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE3 2AY

Average Price
£215,615

Semi-Detached
£213,622

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£245,515

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Acomb Crescent

Average Price
£255,806

Semi-Detached
£252,040

Terraced
£241,889

Detached
£289,987

Flats/Maisonettes
£269,940

Other
£323,369

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Acomb CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-03-29	£190,681
7 Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-03-03	£203,393
28 Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2020-02-26	£190,524
6 Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2019-04-12	£244,871
23 Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-07-23	£163,885

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE3 2AY

Employment

NE3 2AY 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 2AY 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	3out of 4	337 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE	3out of 4	939 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP	3out of 4	1,356 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brunton First School Roseden Way , Newcastle Great Park NE13 9BD	3out of 4	1,384 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE	- not rated	1,563 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	1,653 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH	4out of 4	1,661 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	2out of 4	2,013 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE	4out of 4	3,847 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH	4out of 4	4,616 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	1,927 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT	3out of 4	2,024 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN	3out of 4	2,192 yd	Foundation school	No	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	2,011 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES	- not rated	2,328 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS	- not rated	2,675 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ	- not rated	3,546 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG	- not rated	4,355 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	191 yd
Fawdon Tandoori	19 Fawdon Park Road	705 yd
Tasty Oriental	3 Fawdon Park Road	711 yd
Shahe Tandoori Restaurant	30 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth	956 yd
Dragon Palace	26 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth	966 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Northumbrian Piper	Fawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth		334 yd
The Jubilee	The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth		954 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TopTop / Davincci's	9 Fawdon Park Road	680 yd
Buttie-Licious	13 Fawdon Park Road	683 yd
Pronto Pizza	26A Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth	959 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth		693 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue		793 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingston Park Road Kingston Park Road	grass pitches	683 yd
Newcastle City Cricket Club PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST	grass pitches	812 yd
Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	862 yd
Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association) PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST	grass pitches	882 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	65.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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