Linacre Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2FB is located in the Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2FA, NE3 2FE, NE3 2FD, NE13 8AY, NE3 2FG, NE3 2SF, NE3 2RZ, NE3 2FQ, NE13 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 2FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.8% | 52.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE3 2FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 29.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 58.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around NE3 2FB this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 17.1% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 39.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 86.1% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 91.4% | 87.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linacre Close was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linacre Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 246th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-06-04 | £126,654 |
| 30 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-06-19 | £378,267 |
| 22 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-07 | £265,694 |
| 35 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-06-16 | £410,993 |
| 4 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-12-16 | £141,357 |
NE3 2FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2FB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | - not rated | 584 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | - not rated | 966 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,578 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linhope PRU Linhope Centre , Linhope Rd NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 718 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 782 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 913 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Etal Way | 920 yd | |
| Eastern Star Chinese Takeaway | 3 Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Farms | Twin Farms, 22 Main Road | 515 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 743 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 773 yd | |
| Bunty's Chip Stop | Unit 4 Trevelyan Drive, Newbiggin Hall | 965 yd | |
| Aligeez | 13B Mallowburn Crescent | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 725 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 792 yd | |
| Spar | 3 Etal Way | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School CRANLEIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Bullocksteads Sports Ground PONTELAND ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Cheviot Primary School YETHOLM PLACE | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.