Willerby Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 5LL is located in the Parklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willerby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 5LP, NE3 5LG, NE3 5LH, NE3 5LS, NE3 5LJ, NE3 5LU, NE3 5JE, NE3 5LQ, NE3 5LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 5LL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 5LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 74% 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 | 20.4% | 16.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.6% | 74% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 29.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 58.7% | 56.8% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5LL this area, 6.6% 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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.4% | 62.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.4% | 80.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 87.1% | 86.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 86.8% | 86.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 0.3% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willerby Drive was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Willerby Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth and the 44th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Willerby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £533,000 | 2023-09-27 | £578,582 |
| 21 Willerby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-08-08 | £541,576 |
| 17 Willerby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2017-04-12 | £628,484 |
| 5 Willerby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2014-08-01 | £488,509 |
| 4 Willerby Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2012-08-31 | £500,724 |
NE3 5LL 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 5LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Park First School Granville Road , Gosforth NE3 5JQ | - not rated | 531 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | - not rated | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,820 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 | 758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 2,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club | City Of Newcastle Golf Club Great North Road, Gosforth | 734 yd | |
| Brunton Park Tandoori Takeaway | 19 Princes Road, Brunton Park | 1,062 yd | |
| Bunns of Brunton | 23 Princes Road, Brunton Park | 1,065 yd | |
| Days Of The Raj | Floor 1, Harewood House, 49 - 51 Great North Road, Gosforth | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | North Road Filling Station Great North Road, Gosforth | 906 yd | |
| Nice Noodle | 89 Great North Road, Gosforth | 947 yd | |
| Great North Chippy | 81 Great North Road, Gosforth | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Golf Club GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB GOSFORTH GOLF CLUB BROADWAY EAST | golf | 516 yd |
| Northern Football Club Limited MACRACKEN PARK MACRACKEN PARK GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 521 yd |
| Axis Fitness MACRACKEN PARK MACRACKEN PARK GREAT NORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Gosforth Park First School BROADWAY EAST | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| City Of Newcastle Golf Club GREAT NORTH ROAD | golf | 707 yd |
| Gosforth East Middle School HAREWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Bohemians Association Football And Tennis Club South Ridge | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.