Kenton Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 4NR 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 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4SF, NE3 4NS, NE3 4NT, NE3 3BR, NE3 4NU, NE3 4JG, NE3 3DP, NE3 3DQ, NE3 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 4NR is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 52.3% | 45.7% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 54.3% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 36.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 44.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 45.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 39.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 14.5% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 46.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.7% | 83.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 85.7% | 85.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 85.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenton Road was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kenton Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2024-12-20 | £233,619 |
| 185 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-11-01 | £160,644 |
| 197 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-08-06 | £182,140 |
| 193 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-10-31 | £168,261 |
| 191 Kenton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2019-09-20 | £201,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,057 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 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 1,261 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 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,408 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 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,201 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 | 3,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,887 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 | 5,021 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 | 961 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 563 yd | |
| Brew and Bite | 27 Ashburton Road, Gosforth | 631 yd | |
| Welford Day Centre Incl. Meals At Home | Welford Day Centre Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 728 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 800 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 180 yd | |
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee Jubilee Road, Gosforth | 766 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | The Peacock Inn Arlington Avenue | 814 yd | |
| Kenton & District Social Club | Kenton & District Social Club Rowan Drive | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn's Deli | 165 Kenton Road | 182 yd | |
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 425 yd | |
| The Spice Cottage | 2 Hutton Street, Gosforth | 442 yd | |
| Milligans | 51 Halewood Avenue | 810 yd | |
| Mr C'S Fish And Chips | 161A Kirkwood Drive | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 180 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 804 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd Edgefield Avenue | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coxlodge Community Centre JUBILEE ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Regent Farm First School WANSBECK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,016 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.