Hersham Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2TN 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 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2TJ, NE3 2TW, NE3 2TL, NE3 2XL, NE3 2TZ, NE3 2TP, NE3 2TR, NE3 2XN, NE3 2UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE3 2TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48% | 50.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2TN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 29.1% | 31.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 52.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 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 | 54.5% | 44.6% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 38.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.8% | 74.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 78.1% | 78.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 78.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hersham Close was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hersham Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 326th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-08-19 | £181,884 |
| 4 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-25 | £206,239 |
| 48 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-12-21 | £207,249 |
| 14 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-17 | £245,683 |
| 60 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-08 | £178,120 |
NE3 2TN 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 student residents living in NE3 2TN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 559 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Infant School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Primary School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 834 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 | 1,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,465 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 | 2,070 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,009 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 | 5,344 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 | 1,558 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 375 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 381 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 462 yd | |
| Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club | Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club Brunton Road, Kenton Bankfoot | 549 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Farms | Twin Farms, 22 Main Road | 912 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 375 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 473 yd | |
| Kingston pizza | Unit 19g Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park | 523 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 341 yd | |
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Kingston Park Primary School CRANLEIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 549 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.