Harbottle Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3HR is located in the Fawdon & West Gosforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harbottle Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 3HU, NE3 3HQ, NE3 3HP, NE3 3HL, NE3 3HX, NE3 3HT, NE3 3HE, NE3 3HS, NE3 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 28.6% | 22.3% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 56.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 46.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.3% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 12.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 47.6% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.1% | 81.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 90.5% | 84.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 84.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbottle Avenue was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harbottle Avenue has the 37th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 432nd highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Harbottle Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2019-10-30 | £310,463 |
| 10 Harbottle Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £221,500 | 2018-06-29 | £297,989 |
| 12 Harbottle Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-02-06 | £294,488 |
| 10 Harbottle Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-01-10 | £279,723 |
| 6 Harbottle Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-09-24 | £271,190 |
NE3 3HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE3 3HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in NE3 3HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Fawdon Primary School Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | 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 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,393 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 | 4,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endless kitchen | 18 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 61 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 26 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 73 yd | |
| Shahe Tandoori Restaurant | 30 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 79 yd | |
| Gosforth Civic Theatre | Gosforth Civic Hall Regent Farm Road, Gosforth | 340 yd | |
| Welford Day Centre Incl. Meals At Home | Welford Day Centre Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 393 yd | |
| Gosforth Empire Club And Institute | 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronto Pizza | 26A Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 79 yd | |
| The Spice Cottage | 2 Hutton Street, Gosforth | 592 yd | |
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 725 yd | |
| TopTop / Davincci's | 9 Fawdon Park Road | 784 yd | |
| Buttie-Licious | 13 Fawdon Park Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth | 382 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue | 693 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 971 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Kingston Park Road Kingston Park Road | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Newcastle City Cricket Club PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association) PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Gosforth Academy KNIGHTSBRIDGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREAT NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club GREAT NORTH ROAD | golf | 1,085 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.