The Granaries is in High Spen, Rowlands Gill and in Gateshead district. NE39 2DR is located in the Winlaton and High Spen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Granaries, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE39 2EE, NE39 2DP, NE39 2BD, NE39 2HF, NE39 2BA, NE39 2AY, NE39 2ED, NE39 2AZ, NE39 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE39 2DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.4% | -3.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 38.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 37.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 38% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 17.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 21.3% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 22.9% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Granaries was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Granaries has the 38th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside and the 212th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Granaries, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-19 | £352,667 |
| 1 The Granaries, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-06-24 | £368,897 |
| 7 The Granaries, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £323,500 | 2016-03-18 | £429,403 |
| 2 The Granaries, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-09-12 | £455,263 |
| 5 The Granaries, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2002-12-12 | £257,743 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Spen Primary School Hugar Road , High Spen NE39 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,349 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 | 2,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Rockwood Hill Road , Greenside NE40 4AX | 4out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chopwell Primary School Derwent Street , Chopwell NE17 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Up And Go | High Spen Primary School, Hugar Road | 297 yd | |
| Living at Home @ High Spen Primary School | High Spen Primary School, Hugar Road | 297 yd | |
| Vip Teas | 7-9 Ramsay Street | 557 yd | |
| The Beat N Track | Former Co-Op Buildings, Hookergate Lane | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bute Arms | Hookergate Lane | 85 yd | |
| Wigs Place | 49-51 Ramsay Street | 557 yd | |
| Spen And District Social Club | Cooperative Terrace | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Spen Take Away | 21 Ramsay Street | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Spen Playing Field SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School (Closed) School Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 885 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 | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.