Skelton Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2TD is located in the Castle 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 Skelton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2TB, NE3 2TE, NE3 2TA, NE3 2YN, NE3 2YL, NE13 9AJ, NE3 2TH, NE3 2YW, NE3 2TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 2TD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.1% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.9% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2TD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.1% 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 | 27.2% | 19.1% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 69.1% | 9.4% | 44.2% | 24.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 65.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 27.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 5.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2TD this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 61.4% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 18.5% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 15.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 83.7% | 70.4% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 89.7% | 80.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 14.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 80.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skelton Court was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Skelton Court has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 87th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Skelton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2024-11-22 | £198,196 |
| 23 Skelton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-06 | £187,333 |
| 1 Skelton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2022-06-13 | £67,566 |
| 29 Skelton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-10-16 | £435,528 |
| 23 Skelton Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £5,650 | 2018-05-10 | £6,842 |
NE3 2TD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 664 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | - not rated | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Infant School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Primary School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,448 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,879 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasing | 45 Belsay Gardens, Gosforth | 730 yd | |
| Tasty Oriental | 3 Fawdon Park Road | 816 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 841 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 1,035 yd | |
| Fawdon Tandoori | 19 Fawdon Park Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbrian Piper | Fawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 841 yd | |
| Kingston pizza | Unit 19g Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park | 999 yd | |
| Buttie-Licious | 13 Fawdon Park Road | 1,041 yd | |
| TopTop / Davincci's | 9 Fawdon Park Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.