Westfield Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 4XU 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 Westfield Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 4XY, NE3 4XT, NE3 4XX, NE3 4AJ, NE3 4HS, NE3 4YH, NE3 4BD, NE3 4YJ, NE3 4YA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 4XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE3 4XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72% 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 | 15.4% | 19.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.6% | 72% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (91.2%) 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% | 61.3% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 29.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 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 4XU this area, 4.5% 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 72.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 71% | 72.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 38.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 86.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 92.7% | 87.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Drive was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westfield Drive has the 39th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 241st lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Westfield Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £1,887,500 | 2022-08-05 | £2,117,775 |
| 8 Westfield Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2019-09-20 | £1,675,000 |
| Field House Westfield Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2015-01-30 | £1,947,523 |
| 18 Westfield Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2010-06-08 | £801,575 |
| 20 Westfield Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2004-06-04 | £1,010,541 |
NE3 4XU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4XU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE3 4XU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,348 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 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Jesmond Primary School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | 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 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,156 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 | 3,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,449 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 | 5,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico | Ist Floor, 47 High Street, Gosforth | 582 yd | |
| Greyjoys | 75 High Street, Gosforth | 636 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 99 High Street, Gosforth | 700 yd | |
| Brew and Bite | 27 Ashburton Road, Gosforth | 702 yd | |
| Wokify Express | 72 High Street, Gosforth | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County | 70 High Street, Gosforth | 685 yd | |
| South Northumberland Cricket Club | South Northumberland Cricket Club Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth | 730 yd | |
| Job Bulman | The Job Bulman Saint Nicholas Avenue, Gosforth | 801 yd | |
| Brandling Arms | 176 High Street, Gosforth | 956 yd | |
| Gosforth Empire Club And Institute | 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cestra | 2A Hawthorn Road, Gosforth | 696 yd | |
| Papa John's | 74 High Street, Gosforth | 724 yd | |
| Greggs | 133 High Street, Gosforth | 765 yd | |
| Subway | 177 High Street, Gosforth | 960 yd | |
| Deli Espresso | 3A Salters Road, Gosforth | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield School OAKFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 226 yd |
| Culzean Park GRAHAM PARK ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB GOSFORTH LAWN TENNIS CLUB WEST AVENUE | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle Gosforth) 173-175 173-175 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Gosforth Central Park MOOR ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Wyndham School MONTAGU AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High School (Closed) Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy REGENT AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.