Epsom Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2UN 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 Epsom Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2UT, NE13 7AN, NE3 2UL, NE3 2UP, NE3 2XR, NE3 2UR, NE3 2UW, NE3 2XJ, NE3 2UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE3 2UN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NE3 2UN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 31.9% | 27% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 56.7% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2UN this area, 9.4% 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 | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 41% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80% | 87% | 7.0% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 14.4% | 3.7% | -10.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 80.9% | 87.8% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 7.1% | -7.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 86.6% | 5.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Epsom Court was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Epsom Court has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Castle and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Epsom Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-04-12 | £171,210 |
| 3 Epsom Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2022-07-06 | £192,514 |
| 5 Epsom Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-02-10 | £184,196 |
| 5 Epsom Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2014-08-22 | £179,019 |
| 3 Epsom Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2008-10-03 | £179,093 |
NE3 2UN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | - not rated | 683 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Infant School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Primary School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 1,197 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 | 1,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 2,835 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 | 2,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Primrose Lane , NE13 9FR | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 3,492 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 | 5,387 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 | 1,935 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 3,443 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club | Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club Brunton Road, Kenton Bankfoot | 347 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 743 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 755 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Farms | Twin Farms, 22 Main Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 743 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 824 yd | |
| Kingston pizza | Unit 19g Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park | 901 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 670 yd | |
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Kingston Park Primary School CRANLEIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.