Orchard Terrace is in Rowlands Gill and in Gateshead district. NE39 1EG is located in the Chopwell and Rowlands Gill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Terrace, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE39 1EQ, NE39 1EF, NE39 1DW, NE39 1DJ, NE39 1DH, NE39 1EW, NE39 1DN, NE39 1EL, NE39 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE39 1EG 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 | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NE39 1EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 19.7% | 25.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 59.3% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 54.5% | 50.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around NE39 1EG this area, 6.1% 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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.3% | 55.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 94.9% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.8% | 98.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Terrace was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% higher than the Winlaton and High Spen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Winlaton and High Spen and the 266th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Orchard Terrace, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-02-04 | £212,721 |
| 1 Orchard Terrace, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2001-06-01 | £275,146 |
| 2 Orchard Terrace, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1998-05-01 | £225,588 |
NE39 1EG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Whinfield Way , Highfield NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Dominines Close , NE39 2PP | 2out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnopfield Primary School Front Street , Burnopfield NE16 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Spen Primary School Hugar Road , High Spen NE39 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lintzford Garden Centre | Lintzford Road | 284 yd | |
| SRMC | Strathmore Road | 760 yd | |
| Brizzolari's | Dipwood Road | 921 yd | |
| Kingy's Cakes | Derwent House, Station Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Social Club | Smailes Lane | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Rosa | Mannering House, Smailes Lane | 808 yd | |
| Suhana's Fusion | 1 Smailes Lane | 845 yd | |
| Happy Garden | Dipwood Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Primary Sch And St Josephs Rc Sch WHINFIELD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 594 yd |
| G-Fit Studio DIPWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.