Briarfield Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3UH is located in the 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 Briarfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4DY, NE3 3UN, NE3 3UJ, NE3 4DX, NE3 3UE, NE3 3UL, NE3 4RP, NE3 4EA, NE3 4LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE3 3UH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3UH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 23.1% | 31.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 59.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 3% | -7.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 54.5% | 56.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around NE3 3UH this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.4% | 66.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.3% | 89.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 92.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 91.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarfield Road was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briarfield Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 115th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Briarfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-12 | £348,470 |
| 47 Briarfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £442,300 | 2025-03-06 | £437,234 |
| 30 Briarfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £421,500 | 2022-08-31 | £483,473 |
| 40 Briarfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £523,287 | 2021-08-06 | £652,819 |
| 45 Briarfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-07-17 | £628,479 |
NE3 3UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in NE3 3UH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 4,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,140 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 | 808 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 | 1,849 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 | 3,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,996 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 | 5,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew and Bite | 27 Ashburton Road, Gosforth | 341 yd | |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway | 47 Ashfield Road, Gosforth | 350 yd | |
| Gosforth Traders | 151 - 153 Salters Road, Gosforth | 442 yd | |
| Canny Crafty | 143 Salters Road, Gosforth | 488 yd | |
| Captain Ted's | Captain Ted's West Avenue, Gosforth | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Empire Club And Institute | 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth | 657 yd | |
| The County | 70 High Street, Gosforth | 669 yd | |
| South Northumberland Cricket Club | South Northumberland Cricket Club Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth | 727 yd | |
| Job Bulman | The Job Bulman Saint Nicholas Avenue, Gosforth | 743 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cestra | 2A Hawthorn Road, Gosforth | 642 yd | |
| Greggs | 133 High Street, Gosforth | 665 yd | |
| Papa John's | 74 High Street, Gosforth | 678 yd | |
| Dawn's Deli | 165 Kenton Road | 766 yd | |
| Subway | 177 High Street, Gosforth | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Westfield School OAKFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 451 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 663 yd | |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 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 | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.