Gainsborough Grove is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 5PH 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 Gainsborough Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 5PD, NE4 5NS, NE4 5PB, NE4 5NY, NE4 5AB, NE4 5NR, NE4 5NX, NE4 5PJ, NE4 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE4 5PH is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 38.8% | 40.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 61.2% | 59.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE4 5PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 56% | 45.5% | -10.5% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 43.4% | 12.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 54.5% | 53.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 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.
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 20.8% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 45.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.5% 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 | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 20.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 18.1% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 3.3% | -7.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 15.2% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 38.8% | 31.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -49.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9.1% | 0.9% | -8.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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 | 50% | 40.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 13.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.1% | 31.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.5% 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 | 50% | 40.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| 10+ Years | 20.9% | 14.5% | -6.4% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 12.8% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 19.9% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.4% | 76.7% | -36.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 15.6% | 1.2% | 14.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 41.5% | 6.5% | 35.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Grove was 375.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.4% higher than the Arthur's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Grove has the 23rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill and the 57th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 256.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Gainsborough Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-26 | £211,780 |
| 7 Gainsborough Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-05-16 | £222,997 |
| 51 Gainsborough Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2021-10-05 | £78,673 |
| 13 Gainsborough Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-07-24 | £87,051 |
| 14 Gainsborough Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-07-24 | £87,051 |
NE4 5PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE4 5PH 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 student residents living in NE4 5PH 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 Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,335 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,112 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 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,458 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 | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamal Restaurant | 277 Stanhope Street | 272 yd | |
| Persian Delight | 276 - 280 Stanhope Street | 334 yd | |
| Afghan Grill House | 121 Stanton Street | 353 yd | |
| BRUNCH23 | 3 - 4 Studley Terrace | 398 yd | |
| Meadow | 423 Westgate Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 510 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 577 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 722 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 969 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kareems Grill | 50 Crossley Terrace | 220 yd | |
| Sinbad | 284A Stanhope Street | 282 yd | |
| Hyderabadi spice up | 429A Westgate Road | 379 yd | |
| Charcoal Chicken | 270 Stanhope Street | 386 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 430 Westgate Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street | 452 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 493 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 659 yd | |
| Dame Allan'S Boys', Girls' And Sixth Form Schools FOWBERRY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Murray House Community Centre (Closed) Murray House Murray House Diana Street | 1,024 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 | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.