Great North Road is in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2DS is located in the Parklands 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 Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2DU, NE3 5JQ, NE3 2DL, NE3 2NZ, NE3 5JS, NE3 2HA, NE3 2JP, NE3 2DX, NE3 2JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 2DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 25.1% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 50% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.7% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 49.9% | 47.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 56.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 88.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 87.1% | 88.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 88.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great North Road was 80.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great North Road has the 44th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 421st lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Mile Inn Great North Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £13,473,212 | 2022-02-25 | £15,266,859 |
| 174 Great North Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2000-12-01 | £576,709 |
| 176 Great North Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 1997-07-11 | £495,009 |
NE3 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Park First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway East First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 663 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club | City Of Newcastle Golf Club Great North Road, Gosforth | 89 yd | |
| Days Of The Raj | Floor 1, Harewood House, 49 - 51 Great North Road, Gosforth | 548 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 712 yd | |
| Bunns of Brunton | 23 Princes Road, Brunton Park | 1,008 yd | |
| Brunton Park Tandoori Takeaway | 19 Princes Road, Brunton Park | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | North Road Filling Station Great North Road, Gosforth | 325 yd | |
| Nice Noodle | 89 Great North Road, Gosforth | 379 yd | |
| Great North Chippy | 81 Great North Road, Gosforth | 396 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree Deli | 1 Irton Street, Gosforth | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 712 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 791 yd | |
| Asda | 2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club GREAT NORTH ROAD | golf | 114 yd |
| Gosforth Park First School BROADWAY EAST | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Gosforth Golf Club GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB BROADWAY EAST | golf | 482 yd |
| Gosforth East Middle School HAREWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Bohemians Association Football And Tennis Club South Ridge | grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Northern Football Club Limited MACRACKEN PARK MACRACKEN PARK GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 641 yd |
| Axis Fitness MACRACKEN PARK MACRACKEN PARK GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Gosforth Academy KNIGHTSBRIDGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREAT NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association) PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Newcastle City Cricket Club PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 798 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 153.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 153.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.