Sandy Lane is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 5EL is located in the Parklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 5EL 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 | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 32.8% | 38.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 46.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 59.9% | 59.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5EL this area, 6.8% 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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 60.7% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.3% | 85.2% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 87.5% | 82.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 80.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 120.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandy Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 278th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Lodge High Gosforth Park Farm Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2023-03-10 | £511,498 |
| Farm Lodge High Gosforth Park Farm Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-02-28 | £486,521 |
| The Farm House High Gosforth Park Farm Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2008-03-10 | £1,316,166 |
| The Cottage High Gosforth Park Farm Sandy Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2006-07-10 | £599,272 |
NE3 5EL 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Community Primary School Taylor Avenue , Wideopen NE13 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands First School Canterbury Way , Wideopen NE13 6JJ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazlewood Community Primary School Canterbury Way , Wideopen NE13 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon Community Primary School Burradon Road , Burradon NE23 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burradon First School Front Street , Burradon NE23 7NG | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gosforth Academy Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn College, A Specialist Business and Enterprise School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Burn Community High School Dudley Lane , Seaton Burn NE13 6EJ | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wideopen Middle School Wideopen , NE13 6NB | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Middle School Off Fern Drive , Dudley NE23 7AL | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Killingworth Middle School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Beech School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DR | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Beech Special School Brunswick Village , NE13 7DT | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gefrin Midgard School Brunswick Village , NE13 7ER | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brenkley School 3-5 Brenkley Way , Blezard Business Park NE13 6DS | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Drive Thru | Sandy Lane, North Gosforth | 146 yd | |
| Dobbies | Gosforth Garden Centre Great Lime Road, Gosforth Park | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Minstrel | Border Minstrel High Gosforth Park | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Newcastle) NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE NEWCASTLE RACECOURSE HIGH GOSFORTH PARK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.