Colgrove Way is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3TJ 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 Colgrove Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 3JQ, NE3 3TE, NE3 3TL, NE3 3DY, NE3 3JR, NE3 3TP, NE3 3JS, NE3 3TN, NE3 3TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 3TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE3 3TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 44.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 39.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 8.3% | -9.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 40.5% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 3TJ this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11.7% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 89.9% | 84.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 92% | 83.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 83.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colgrove Way was 94.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colgrove Way has the 29th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 360th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Colgrove Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-01-30 | £128,063 |
| 3 Colgrove Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-06-04 | £109,859 |
| 6 Colgrove Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2007-08-29 | £138,130 |
| 3 Colgrove Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2006-06-13 | £121,683 |
| 6 Colgrove Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2004-06-25 | £128,457 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,427 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 | - not rated | 290 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Primary School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Junior School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Infant School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | - not rated | 305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | - not rated | 679 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 | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,591 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 | 4,135 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,323 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 | 5,015 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 | 714 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,802 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Chop Suey House | 159 Kirkwood Drive | 357 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 389 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 394 yd | |
| KPSC Cafe | Kenton Park Sports Centre Anfield Road | 417 yd | |
| Naga noodles bistro | 179 Kirkwood Drive | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton & District Social Club | Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive | 358 yd | |
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 773 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milligans | 51 Halewood Avenue | 345 yd | |
| Mr C'S Fish And Chips | 161A Kirkwood Drive | 361 yd | |
| Subway | 161B Kirkwood Drive | 367 yd | |
| Primo Pizza | 165 Kirkwood Drive | 375 yd | |
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 326 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue | 643 yd | |
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 284 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School BALMAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.