Kenton Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 4JG 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 2009-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4NY, NE3 4SF, NE3 4NU, NE3 4PB, NE3 4PA, NE3 4NR, NE3 4RZ, NE3 4NT, NE3 3UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 4JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53% | 49.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 4JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 33.1% | 32.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 57.2% | 9.2% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 47.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 15.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 54.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 9.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.7% | 75.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 84.9% | 78.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 78.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.4% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.4% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenton Road was 209.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenton Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 165th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-09-02 | £157,711 |
NE3 4JG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 4JG 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,202 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 | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 4,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,026 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 | 5,139 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 | 1,008 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway | 47 Ashfield Road, Gosforth | 650 yd | |
| Welford Day Centre Incl. Meals At Home | Welford Day Centre Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 660 yd | |
| Brew and Bite | 27 Ashburton Road, Gosforth | 726 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 817 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 323 yd | |
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 621 yd | |
| Kenton & District Social Club | Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive | 878 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | The Peacock Inn Arlington Avenue | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 289 yd | |
| The Spice Cottage | 2 Hutton Street, Gosforth | 297 yd | |
| Dawn's Deli | 165 Kenton Road | 322 yd | |
| Milligans | 51 Halewood Avenue | 815 yd | |
| Mr C'S Fish And Chips | 161A Kirkwood Drive | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 323 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue | 777 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 980 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.