Mayfield Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 4HE 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 Mayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4HH, NE3 4DT, NE3 4DU, NE3 4HA, NE3 4HJ, NE3 4HB, NE3 4LW, NE3 3UP, NE3 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 4HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 52.1% | 52.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 4HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 53% | 47.3% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 34.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 66.9% | 54.3% | -12.6% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 33.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4HE this area, 7.5% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 8.1% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 69% | 64.5% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 87.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 92.4% | 87.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 87% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayfield Road was 106.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.7% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayfield Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 316th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2025-03-20 | £488,172 |
| 9 Mayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-10 | £487,146 |
| 9 Mayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-10 | £487,146 |
| 9 Mayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2023-03-24 | £457,961 |
| 11 Mayfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £340,490 | 2022-05-27 | £394,603 |
NE3 4HE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 5,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 303 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 3,993 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 | 4,325 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 162 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| King David School Culzean Park , Graham Park Road NE3 4BH | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Traders | 151 - 153 Salters Road, Gosforth | 145 yd | |
| Canny Crafty | 143 Salters Road, Gosforth | 173 yd | |
| Captain Ted's | Captain Ted's West Avenue, Gosforth | 258 yd | |
| Bar Luga | Barluga West Avenue, Gosforth | 258 yd | |
| 1901 Cafe Deli | Olivias, Trinity Church High Street, Gosforth | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Empire Club And Institute | 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth | 335 yd | |
| The County | 70 High Street, Gosforth | 457 yd | |
| Job Bulman | The Job Bulman Saint Nicholas Avenue, Gosforth | 492 yd | |
| Brandling Arms | 176 High Street, Gosforth | 493 yd | |
| Barca | 182 High Street, Gosforth | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 133 High Street, Gosforth | 408 yd | |
| Cestra | 2A Hawthorn Road, Gosforth | 416 yd | |
| Papa John's | 74 High Street, Gosforth | 447 yd | |
| Subway | 177 High Street, Gosforth | 464 yd | |
| Deli Espresso | 3A Salters Road, Gosforth | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 970 yd | |
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 87 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 569 yd | |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Westfield School OAKFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Gosforth Leisure Centre REGENT FARM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 904 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 | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.