Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2TW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 2TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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	52.4%	54.1%	1.7%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	47.6%	45.9%	-1.7%	49.0%	-3.1%

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	23.9%	30.5%	6.6%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	48.1%	-6.2%	44.2%	3.9%
Separated	2.4%	2.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	12.6%	12.8%	0.2%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	6.9%	6.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	0.5%

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	41.5%	41.8%	0.3%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	36.7%	35%	-1.7%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	15.3%	17.7%	2.4%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	4.4%	3.7%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.5%

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	31.6%	22.8%	-8.8%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	9.5%	-4.7%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	14.5%	1.5%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.2%	2.6%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	14.1%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	29.9%	7.2%	33.8%	-3.9%
Other	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	4.1%	4.4%	0.3%	0.7%	3.7%
Indian	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	84.4%	88.2%	3.8%	81.4%	6.8%
Arab	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	0.6%	1.1%
Other	1%	1.7%	0.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% 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	89.1%	91.2%	2.1%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	1%	2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	8.2%	5.1%	-3.1%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.8%	91.2%	2.4%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0%	6.4%	6.4%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	5.1%	1.4%	-3.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0.3%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	44.9%	46.2%	-1.3%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Hersham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hersham Close was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hersham Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 335th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NE3 2TW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Hersham Close are based on 67 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 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2TW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE3 2TW

Average Price
£218,472

Semi-Detached
£218,535

Terraced
£198,335

Detached
£318,267

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hersham Close

Average Price
£231,106

Semi-Detached
£234,745

Terraced
£207,808

Detached
£301,375

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hersham CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-03-17	£345,569
53 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-08-17	£244,590
27 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£136,000	2023-03-01	£154,740
5 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-11-11	£166,782
61 Hersham Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2020-09-04	£216,399

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE3 2TW

Employment

NE3 2TW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	5,460 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL	- not rated	649 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL	3out of 4	649 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL	- not rated	800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillsview Infant School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL	- not rated	800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillsview Primary School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL	- not rated	800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	- not rated	1,537 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	- not rated	1,537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ	3out of 4	2,455 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU	- not rated	2,484 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU	- not rated	2,484 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB	- not rated	2,142 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR	3out of 4	2,637 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY	- not rated	2,744 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE	3out of 4	2,877 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN	3out of 4	3,293 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	5,020 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	5,388 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,540 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS	- not rated	2,664 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF	- not rated	2,858 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES	- not rated	3,115 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES	- not rated	3,115 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco Extra Brunton Lane	346 yd
McDonalds	Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway	411 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway	510 yd
Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club	Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club Brunton Road, Kenton Bankfoot	612 yd
Starbucks	Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane	801 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Twin Farms	Twin Farms, 22 Main Road		1,001 yd
Kenton & District Social Club	Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
YO! To Go	Tesco Extra Brunton Lane	346 yd
Kingston pizza	Unit 19g Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park	508 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway	522 yd
Subway	Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane	719 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks And Spencer	Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue		405 yd
Food Warehouse By Iceland	Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane		749 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE	grass pitches	220 yd
Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	511 yd
Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	613 yd
Kingston Park Primary School CRANLEIGH AVENUE	grass pitches	638 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	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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