Broadway East is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 5JQ 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 Broadway East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 2DL, NE3 2DS, NE3 5JS, NE3 2DU, NE3 5LE, NE3 5JW, NE3 2DN, NE3 2NZ, NE3 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE3 5JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.2% 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 | 20.7% | 17.9% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 68.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 24.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 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 (85.7%) 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 | 54.8% | 55.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5JQ this area, 8.5% 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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.6% | 56.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.4% | 80.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 90.8% | 83.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 83.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway East was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway East has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 274th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Broadway East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-06 | £373,933 |
| 12 Broadway East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £413,250 | 2021-12-16 | £497,316 |
| 13 Broadway East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-17 | £457,319 |
| 7 Broadway East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-05-11 | £386,017 |
| 28 Broadway East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2015-02-06 | £281,000 |
NE3 5JQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE3 5JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Park First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway East First School Broadway East , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Park Academy Knightsbridge, Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 2JH | - not rated | 595 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club | City Of Newcastle Golf Club Great North Road, Gosforth | 196 yd | |
| Days Of The Raj | Floor 1, Harewood House, 49 - 51 Great North Road, Gosforth | 478 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 597 yd | |
| Gosforth Civic Theatre | Gosforth Civic Hall Regent Farm Road, Gosforth | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | North Road Filling Station Great North Road, Gosforth | 284 yd | |
| Nice Noodle | 89 Great North Road, Gosforth | 327 yd | |
| Great North Chippy | 81 Great North Road, Gosforth | 341 yd | |
| The Lemon Tree Deli | 1 Irton Street, Gosforth | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth | 597 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | M&s Food Hall Great North Road, Gosforth | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Park First School BROADWAY EAST | grass pitches | 165 yd |
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club GREAT NORTH ROAD | golf | 265 yd |
| Gosforth East Middle School HAREWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Gosforth Golf Club GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB BROADWAY EAST | golf | 346 yd |
| Gosforth Academy KNIGHTSBRIDGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE GREAT NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Bohemians Association Football And Tennis Club South Ridge | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Northern Football Club Limited MACRACKEN PARK MACRACKEN PARK GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 735 yd |
| Axis Fitness MACRACKEN PARK MACRACKEN PARK GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Broadway West (Gosforth Sports Association) PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX PAVILION SPORTS COMPLEX BROADWAY WEST | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Gosforth Central Middle School GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 867 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.