Dilston Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 5AD is located in the Arthur's Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 5NT, NE4 5LQ, NE4 5AH, NE4 5AE, NE4 5PE, NE4 5PB, NE4 5AP, NE4 5PA, NE4 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE4 5AD is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.4% | 44.2% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 60.6% | 55.8% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE4 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.8% | 56% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 35% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 61.4% | 55.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 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.
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 22% | 14.7% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 13.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 15.8% | 24.2% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| Other Asian | 17.2% | 2.7% | -14.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 5.1% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 25.6% | 28.3% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -53.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 11.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, just 37.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.2% | 37.7% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 17.5% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 5.8% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 48.1% | 37% | -11.1% | 5.6% | 31.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 31.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 32.5% | 22% | -10.5% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.6% | 6.8% | -11.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 25% | 18.1% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.1% | 76.7% | -29.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 11.2% | 1.5% | 9.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 19% | 1.2% | 17.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 42.8% | 6.5% | 36.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dilston Road was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Arthur's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dilston Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill and the 419th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-11 | £171,848 |
| 155 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-16 | £174,459 |
| 180 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-01-20 | £129,030 |
| 150 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-07-31 | £172,005 |
| 188 Dilston Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £138,950 | 2019-06-25 | £191,291 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 5AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,303 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNCH23 | 3 - 4 Studley Terrace | 112 yd | |
| Chiu Yung Chop Suey House | Chiu Yung Chop Suey House, 19 Walter Terrace | 313 yd | |
| Kamal Restaurant | 277 Stanhope Street | 332 yd | |
| Afghan Grill House | 121 Stanton Street | 349 yd | |
| Persian Delight | 276 - 280 Stanhope Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 757 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 846 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinbad | 284A Stanhope Street | 357 yd | |
| Kareems Grill | 50 Crossley Terrace | 366 yd | |
| Charcoal Chicken | 270 Stanhope Street | 386 yd | |
| Hyderabadi spice up | 429A Westgate Road | 624 yd | |
| Rose Restaurant | 3 - 4 Graingerville South, Westgate Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street | 391 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 638 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 864 yd | |
| Dame Allan'S Junior School And Nursery HUNTERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Murray House Community Centre (Closed) Murray House Murray House Diana Street | 938 yd | |
| Dame Allan'S Boys', Girls' And Sixth Form Schools FOWBERRY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.