Vallum Way is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 5RX 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 Vallum Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 5RY, NE4 6HA, NE4 5JE, NE4 5RZ, NE4 6PD, NE4 6PW, NE4 6NU, NE4 6PF, NE4 5RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE4 5RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 49.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 42.6% | 49.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 34.8% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 7.7% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40% | 46.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 36.3% | 28% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 31.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.3% 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 | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 29.7% | 21.5% | 2.5% | 27.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 69.5% | 38.3% | -31.2% | 81.4% | -43.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 9.6% |
| Other | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 53.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 53.8% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 20.5% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 19.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 53.9% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.1% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 17.6% | 13.0% | 2.9% | 14.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 3.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 76.7% | -28.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 11.3% | 0.3% | 11.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 6.6% | 0.1% | 6.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 45.3% | 6.5% | 38.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vallum Way was 436.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.8% higher than the Arthur's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vallum Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill and the 44th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Vallum Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-11-26 | £160,456 |
| Flat 3 17 Vallum Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-08-31 | £57,307 |
| 18 Vallum Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-08-06 | £163,422 |
| 18 Vallum Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2020-07-17 | £121,065 |
| 8 Vallum Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2017-05-04 | £168,652 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 5RX 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 | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Victoria Street , NE4 7JU | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School Summerhill Terrace , NE4 6EB | - not rated | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,530 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,135 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 | 4,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,662 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 | 3,896 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 | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar's | Hotel Balmoral, 358 Westgate Road | 148 yd | |
| Changing Lives | Abbot House, 1 Quarry Bank Court, Elswick | 176 yd | |
| Bakery And Cafe House | 19 Elswick Road | 305 yd | |
| Good Chef | Good Chef, 11 Elswick Road | 312 yd | |
| Nergiz | 40 Elswick Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Victoria Inn | 144 Westmorland Road | 655 yd | |
| Metropolitan Bar | 137 Westmorland Road | 727 yd | |
| Burgers Inc @ The Metropolitan | 137 Westmorland Road | 727 yd | |
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 743 yd | |
| Nine | Shearers, Saint James Park Strawberry Place | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthlings | Buckingham Deli, 94 Buckingham Street | 304 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 7 Elswick Road | 313 yd | |
| Giga Tacos | 297 Westgate Road | 337 yd | |
| Stacked | 297 Westgate Road | 337 yd | |
| Earth Natural Nutrition | 9 Somerset Place | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Home International | Ground Floor, 289 Westgate Road | 351 yd | |
| Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street | 404 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 450 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Barrack Road | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murray House Community Centre (Closed) Murray House Murray House Diana Street | 296 yd | |
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 637 yd | |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Newcastle United (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STRAWBERRY PLACE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| North East Chinese Association STOWELL STREET | 909 yd | |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Newcastle College Sports Centre SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Pure Gym (Newcastle St James) 92-96 92-96 SAINT JAMES BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Leazes Park LEAZES TERRACE | tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| The Zone @ The Lifestyle Academy RYE HILL CAMPUS RYE HILL CAMPUS SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.