Darwin Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 4TT 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 Darwin Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4QY, NE3 4TR, NE3 4TS, NE3 4QT, NE3 4QB, NE3 4TQ, NE3 4QU, NE3 4QS, NE3 4TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 4TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 37.1% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 42.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.5% | 24.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.2% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 89% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 90.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Crescent was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darwin Crescent has the 48th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 385th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Darwin Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2022-10-12 | £153,782 |
| 14 Darwin Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-07-26 | £198,752 |
| 11 Darwin Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2021-05-21 | £218,480 |
| 7 Darwin Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2021-04-01 | £186,232 |
| 24 Darwin Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-11-21 | £162,527 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Primary School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 1out of 4 | 1,833 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 | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,113 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 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 3,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,176 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 | 4,206 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 | 944 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 2,043 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 | 112 yd | |
| Brew and Bite | 27 Ashburton Road, Gosforth | 882 yd | |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway | 47 Ashfield Road, Gosforth | 905 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 1,021 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Inn | The Peacock Inn Arlington Avenue | 99 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington Kenton Lane | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn's Deli | 165 Kenton Road | 751 yd | |
| Milligans | 51 Halewood Avenue | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Kenton Way Service Station Kenton Lane | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 1,064 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.