Pinewood Close is in Kingston Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 2YB is located in the Callerton & Throckley 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 Pinewood Close, Kingston Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2YA, NE3 2UY, NE3 2ZG, NE3 2YD, NE13 8AF, NE3 2XA, NE3 2UX, NE13 8AX, NE13 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 2YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2YB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 19.4% | 29.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 56.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 57% | 56.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 52.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 13.1% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.6% | 75% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 86.7% | 82.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 82.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 12.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 10% | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinewood Close was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinewood Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 228th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Pinewood Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-17 | £234,684 |
| 13 Pinewood Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-08-06 | £192,553 |
| 27 Pinewood Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-29 | £247,854 |
| 27 Pinewood Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-18 | £242,221 |
| 19 Pinewood Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-02-10 | £211,349 |
NE3 2YB 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 | 194 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School Cranleigh Avenue , Kingston Park NE3 2EL | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,130 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 | 5,086 yd | Academy 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 | 5,117 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 | 1,950 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 3,858 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 | 427 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 639 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 706 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 817 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Farms | Twin Farms, 22 Main Road | 274 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 639 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 776 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 897 yd | |
| Kingston pizza | Unit 19g Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 527 yd | |
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Park Primary School CRANLEIGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Kingston Park Stadium NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY CLUB BRUNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Bullocksteads Sports Ground PONTELAND ROAD | grass pitches | 614 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 | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.