Kirkwood Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3AR is located in the Kenton 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 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 3BD, NE3 3DB, NE3 3AE, NE3 3AN, NE3 3DN, NE3 3DP, NE3 3DL, NE3 4NU, NE3 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 3AR is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 45.4% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54.6% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 | 47.8% | 39.5% | -8.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 32.2% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 21.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 2.7% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 37.9% | 41.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 17% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 34.4% | 25.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 26.8% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 82.8% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 93.9% | 86.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 86.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkwood Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fawdon & West Gosforth average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-13 | £157,711 |
| 44 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-10-20 | £104,092 |
| 50 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,300 | 2023-03-03 | £172,225 |
| 81 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-05-07 | £196,690 |
| 64 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-05-29 | £153,507 |
NE3 3AR area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Unemployed | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountfield Primary School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | 2out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,346 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 | 3,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,085 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,969 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 | 759 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 555 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 556 yd | |
| A1 Chop Suey House | 159 Kirkwood Drive | 570 yd | |
| Naga noodles bistro | 179 Kirkwood Drive | 640 yd | |
| KPSC Cafe | Kenton Park Sports Centre Anfield Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 422 yd | |
| Kenton & District Social Club | Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive | 688 yd | |
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 714 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | The Peacock Inn Arlington Avenue | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 320 yd | |
| Dawn's Deli | 165 Kenton Road | 437 yd | |
| The Spice Cottage | 2 Hutton Street, Gosforth | 438 yd | |
| Milligans | 51 Halewood Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Mr C'S Fish And Chips | 161A Kirkwood Drive | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 422 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 542 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School BALMAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.