Braebridge Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 4PX 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 Braebridge Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4PZ, NE3 4PS, NE3 4PR, NE3 4PY, NE3 4PT, NE3 4PQ, NE3 4QJ, NE3 4PU, NE3 4QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 4PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 54% | 44.4% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.9% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 24.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 28.2% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 87.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 89.6% | 89.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 2.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 90.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braebridge Place was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braebridge Place has the 25th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Braebridge Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-26 | £227,761 |
| 4 Braebridge Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-06-06 | £163,032 |
| 5 Braebridge Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-05 | £203,746 |
| 7 Braebridge Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-09-23 | £186,719 |
| 16 Braebridge Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-02-08 | £195,973 |
NE3 4PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Primary School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | 2out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Farm First School Wansbeck Road South , Gosforth NE3 3PE | 3out of 4 | 1,489 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 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,597 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 | 3,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,333 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 | 4,578 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 | 897 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 2,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect chef | 53 Arlington Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway | 47 Ashfield Road, Gosforth | 591 yd | |
| Brew and Bite | 27 Ashburton Road, Gosforth | 598 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 871 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Inn | The Peacock Inn Arlington Avenue | 305 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn's Deli | 165 Kenton Road | 361 yd | |
| Luv Ur Grub | Luv Ur Grub Carrfield Road | 914 yd | |
| Milligans | 51 Halewood Avenue | 919 yd | |
| Mr C'S Fish And Chips | 161A Kirkwood Drive | 938 yd | |
| Subway | 161B Kirkwood Drive | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 348 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Westfield School OAKFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 309.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.