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Amble Way is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3JB 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 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE3 3HJ, NE3 2LJ, NE3 3HT, NE3 2LL, NE3 3HL, NE3 3HY, NE3 2LN, NE3 2NS, NE3 3HN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 3JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53%50.6%-2.4% 51.0% -0.4%
Male47%49.4%2.4% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

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 3JB 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.6%22.3%-6.3% 37.9% -15.6%
Married: Opposite sex50%56.8%6.8% 44.2% 12.6%
Separated2.7%2.4%-0.3% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced7.3%9.7%2.4% 9.1% 0.6%
Widowed11.4%8.7%-2.7% 6.1% 2.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.2%46.4%0.2% 48.4% -2.0%
Good health31.2%37.3%6.1% 33.6% 3.7%
Fair health14.6%12.3%-2.3% 12.7% -0.4%
Bad health6.7%2.8%-3.9% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health1.2%1.2%0.0% 1.2% 0.0%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.5%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 Levels15%9.2%-5.8% 13.4% -4.2%
Apprenticeship5%7.8%2.8% 5.3% 2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.5%12.6%-1.9% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar31.4%47.6%16.2% 33.8% 13.8%
Other3.6%0%-3.6% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.4%2.4%0.0% 0.7% 1.7%
Indian2.8%2.8%0.0% 3.1% -0.3%
Pakistani1.6%4%2.4% 2.7% 1.3%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African0%3.6%3.6% 2.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0%0.8%0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
White92.1%81.7%-10.4% 81.4% 0.3%
Arab0%3.2%3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
Other1.2%0.4%-0.8% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.5%84.5%-6.0% 83.2% 1.3%
European Union2.8%3.2%0.4% 6.1% -2.9%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa0.4%4.4%4.0% 2.7% 1.7%
Middle East and Asia5.9%7.1%1.2% 5.6% 1.5%
Oceania0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.1%84.9%-5.2% 83.2% 1.7%
10+ Years1.2%8%6.8% 9.8% -1.8%
5-10 Years3.2%4.8%1.6% 2.9% 1.9%
2-5 Years1.2%0.4%-0.8% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years4.3%2%-2.3% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.4% 76.7% 5.7%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
North Africa1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held10% 13.5% -3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.1% 37.2% -6.1%
Christian51% 46.2% 4.8%
Hindu2.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Muslim6.4% 6.5% -0.1%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered8.4% 6.0% 2.4%

Safety

Is Amble Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amble Way 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.

Amble Way 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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,100
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in NE3 3JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Amble Way are based on 19 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 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE3 3JB

Average Price
£275,233
Semi-Detached
£268,305
Terraced
£302,943
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Amble Way

Average Price
£285,300
Semi-Detached
£266,510
Terraced
£313,274
Detached
£398,247
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Amble WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£225,0002020-11-25 £289,249
10 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002019-05-03 £211,448
9 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£158,5002018-01-04 £221,240
1 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£275,0002015-11-30 £389,099
7 Amble Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£165,0002015-05-15 £241,873
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE3 3JB

Employment

NE3 3JB 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 3JB 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 3JB 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired70
Full-Time Employee66
Self-Employed26
Part-Time Employee17
Looking after home or family9
Student (economically inactive)8
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Unemployed1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Education17
Human health and social work activities16
Construction12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Financial and insurance activities10
Administrative and support service activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Information and communication5
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing5
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Other2
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashfield Nursery School
101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
4out of 4 5,394 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Regent Farm First School
Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE
3out of 4 294 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Grange First School
Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP
3out of 4 343 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE
- not rated 479 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Archibald First School
Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB
4out of 4 950 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road , Fawdon NE3 2SL
3out of 4 1,134 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Great Park Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH
- not rated 645 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH
4out of 4 647 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kenton School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
2out of 4 1,974 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE
4out of 4 2,829 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP
1out of 4 3,864 yd Academy sponsor led - Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE
4out of 4 829 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN
3out of 4 1,136 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT
3out of 4 1,184 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 5,042 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES
- not rated 1,261 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Westfield School
Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS
- not rated 1,729 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Newcastle Bridges School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
4out of 4 1,969 yd Academy alternative provision converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ
- not rated 2,626 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB
3out of 4 3,334 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Shahe Tandoori Restaurant30 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth257 yd
Endless kitchen18 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth262 yd
Dragon Palace26 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth263 yd
Gosforth Civic TheatreGosforth Civic Hall Regent Farm Road, Gosforth296 yd
Welford Day Centre Incl. Meals At HomeWelford Day Centre Jubilee Road, Gosforth610 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The JubileeThe Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth603 yd
Gosforth Empire Club And Institute32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth964 yd
Gosforth Hotel / Chik Box / K-Town / 88th Street, Value Mighty / Sin City Burger205 High Street, Gosforth1,038 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pronto Pizza26A Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth266 yd
Great North Chippy81 Great North Road, Gosforth698 yd
Nice Noodle89 Great North Road, Gosforth701 yd
CostaNorth Road Filling Station Great North Road, Gosforth716 yd
The Spice Cottage2 Hutton Street, Gosforth794 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asda2 - 4 Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth406 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsM&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth792 yd
AldiAldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue888 yd
AsdaAsda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth901 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Regent Farm First School
WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH
grass pitches405 yd
Newcastle City Cricket Club
PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST
grass pitches409 yd
Coxlodge Community Centre
JUBILEE ROAD
grass pitches417 yd
Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association)
PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST
grass pitches450 yd
Kingston Park Road
Kingston Park Road
grass pitches452 yd
Gosforth Academy
KNIGHTSBRIDGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREAT NORTH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite534 yd
Gosforth Leisure Centre
REGENT FARM ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool614 yd
Gosforth Junior High Academy
REGENT AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts718 yd
Gosforth Junior High School (Closed)
Jubilee Road
grass pitches721 yd
City Of Newcastle Golf Club
GREAT NORTH ROAD
golf888 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed57.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed56.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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