St Michaels Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 6AF is located in the Elswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 8DE, NE4 6XS, NE4 6XH, NE4 6SN, NE4 8DH, NE4 6TL, NE4 6XP, NE4 6SR, NE4 6UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE4 6AF is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 44.3% | 45.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 55.7% | 54.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 6AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 41.5% | 43.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 46.6% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 2.7% | -7.9% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 33.7% | 48.6% | 14.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 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.
In the area around NE4 6AF this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 31.2% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 20.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37% 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 | 27.5% | 36.8% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 35.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 59.2% | 37% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -44.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 71% | 62.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 25.1% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 62.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 20.5% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 5% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 53.7% | 6.5% | 47.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Close was 184.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 196th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2023-09-21 | £135,867 |
| 5 St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-05-03 | £149,908 |
| 4 St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-09-17 | £159,236 |
| 10 St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2019-04-30 | £74,276 |
| 2 St Michaels Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2013-05-10 | £159,847 |
NE4 6AF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 6AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | 1out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,201 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,376 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 | 5,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,385 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,443 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 | 3,057 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 | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbourne Youth Initiative | 105 James Street, Elswick | 212 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 1 Bentinck Crescent | 212 yd | |
| MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd | 165 Elswick Road | 386 yd | |
| MIRCHI MASALA | Charlton House, 135 Elswick Road | 539 yd | |
| Meadow | 423 Westgate Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 55 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 110 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 273 yd | |
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 422 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabadi spice up | 429A Westgate Road | 553 yd | |
| The Foodfather | 361 Elswick Road | 555 yd | |
| Rose Restaurant | 3 - 4 Graingerville South, Westgate Road | 581 yd | |
| Lunch Box | 430 Westgate Road | 668 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 491 yd | |
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 582 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 655 yd | |
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 739 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 402 yd | |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Eagles Community Arena SCOTSWOOD ROAD | 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 | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.