Fourstones Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3YZ is located in the Kenton 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 Fourstones Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 3YY, NE3 3EP, NE3 3ES, NE3 3EG, NE3 3YA, NE3 3YQ, NE3 3XZ, NE3 3YS, NE3 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 3YZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 56.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 46% | 43.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 3YZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 45.7% | 52% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 29.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 6.3% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43% | 46.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around NE3 3YZ this area, 32% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 32% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.8% | 76.1% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 88.4% | 82.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 82.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fourstones Close was 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fourstones Close has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 368th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Fourstones Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-23 | £104,286 |
| 9 Fourstones Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-02-21 | £166,782 |
| 6 Fourstones Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2016-03-24 | £83,237 |
| 5 Fourstones Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2014-02-14 | £134,821 |
| 6 Fourstones Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2005-03-01 | £138,267 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE3 3YZ 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsview Junior School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Infant School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsview Primary School Carsdale Road , North Kenton NE3 3RL | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 443 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 443 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,060 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 | 4,102 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,430 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 | 4,610 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 | 646 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPSC Cafe | Kenton Park Sports Centre Anfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 481 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 4 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 582 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 593 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 543 yd | |
| Kenton & District Social Club | Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aligeez | 13B Mallowburn Crescent | 406 yd | |
| Kingston pizza | Unit 19g Airport Industrial Estate, Kingston Park | 421 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 481 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 593 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6 Belvedere Retail Park Belvedere Parkway | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 488 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 670 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Kingston Park Centre Kingston Park Avenue | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School BALMAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Kenton Bar Primary School RYAL WALK | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Springslite Health Club & Gym Kingston Park KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK CENTRE KINGSTON PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Kingston Park Community Association BRUNTON LANE | grass pitches | 793 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 | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.