Salters Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3UP 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 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4HJ, NE3 4DU, NE3 4HH, NE3 3UB, NE3 1DY, NE3 4HE, NE3 4HB, NE3 4HD, NE3 4LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 3UP is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 40.1% | 44.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 59.9% | 55.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 39.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 50.1% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49.5% | 53.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 27.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 20% | 15.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 14.3% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 55.7% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.4% | 79% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 89.2% | 83.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 83.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salters Road was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salters Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 285th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-13 | £350,293 |
| 126 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2024-03-22 | £277,120 |
| 120 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-17 | £310,128 |
| 108 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-05-12 | £280,212 |
| 94 Salters Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £295,500 | 2022-10-14 | £325,689 |
NE3 3UP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3UP 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 3UP 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 4,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,129 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 | 362 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,162 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 4,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,247 yd | Further education | 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 | 412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Traders | 151 - 153 Salters Road, Gosforth | 126 yd | |
| Canny Crafty | 143 Salters Road, Gosforth | 188 yd | |
| Captain Ted's | Captain Ted's West Avenue, Gosforth | 385 yd | |
| Bar Luga | Barluga West Avenue, Gosforth | 385 yd | |
| Welford Day Centre Incl. Meals At Home | Welford Day Centre Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Empire Club And Institute | 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth | 354 yd | |
| Barca | 182 High Street, Gosforth | 580 yd | |
| Brandling Arms | 176 High Street, Gosforth | 583 yd | |
| Gosforth Hotel / Chik Box / K-Town / 88th Street, Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 205 High Street, Gosforth | 587 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 200 High Street, Gosforth | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Espresso | 3A Salters Road, Gosforth | 513 yd | |
| Greggs | 133 High Street, Gosforth | 538 yd | |
| Subway | 177 High Street, Gosforth | 545 yd | |
| Cestra | 2A Hawthorn Road, Gosforth | 559 yd | |
| Papa John's | 74 High Street, Gosforth | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 923 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 928 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 244 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 727 yd | |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Westfield School OAKFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 897 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 | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.