Hillside Close is in Rowlands Gill and in Gateshead district. NE39 2PW 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 Hillside Close, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE39 2PL, NE39 2PQ, NE39 2PN, NE39 2PH, NE39 1PB, NE39 2PT, NE39 2PJ, NE39 1QX, NE39 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE39 2PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.8% | 38.3% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 43.9% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 32% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.2% | 95.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Close was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Winlaton and High Spen average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Winlaton and High Spen and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hillside Close, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-18 | £121,297 |
| 17 Hillside Close, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-09-30 | £159,920 |
| 6 Hillside Close, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-06-03 | £135,692 |
| 5 Hillside Close, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2020-07-13 | £161,522 |
| 14 Hillside Close, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2016-02-15 | £128,460 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Dominines Close , NE39 2PP | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Spen Primary School Hugar Road , High Spen NE39 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnopfield Primary School Front Street , Burnopfield NE16 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingy's Cakes | Derwent House, Station Road | 903 yd | |
| Dilly Dilly's | Station Road | 921 yd | |
| SRMC | Strathmore Road | 931 yd | |
| Brizzolari's | Dipwood Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale of Derwent Social Club | Burnopfield Road | 868 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Abel House, Station Road | 913 yd | |
| Highfield Social Club | Smailes Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maguires Fish & Chip Shop | Burnopfield Road | 868 yd | |
| The Happiest Sandwich Shop In The World | Godley Holme, Station Road | 921 yd | |
| Happy Garden | Dipwood Road | 939 yd | |
| Sunday Lunch Takeaway @ Maguires | Burnopfield Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Station Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Gill Primary School DOMINIES CLOSE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Derwent Park BURNOPFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| G-Fit Studio DIPWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 78.6% |
| 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 | 21.4% |
| Median download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.