Swinburne Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 6EA is located in the Monument 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 Swinburne Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 6AD, NE4 6AX, NE4 6AN, NE4 6AS, NE4 6AT, NE4 6AE, NE4 6AP, NE4 6AA, NE1 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE4 6EA is primarily male, with 60.6% 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 | 42.1% | 39.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -11.6% |
| Male | 57.9% | 60.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 11.6% |
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 6EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.1% 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 | 72.4% | 75.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 37.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 20.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 24.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 51.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.7% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 10.2% | 15.4% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 14.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 73.8% | 60.3% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 71.6% | 56.3% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 21.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 56.4% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.2% | 0.3% | 10.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swinburne Place was 357.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.5% higher than the Arthur's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swinburne Place has the 25th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill and the 65th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Swinburne Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-05-01 | £809,403 |
| 7 Swinburne Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-03-30 | £500,389 |
| 4 Swinburne Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2015-07-03 | £473,827 |
| 5 Swinburne Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-06-03 | £603,226 |
| 8 Swinburne Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2007-05-09 | £612,000 |
NE4 6EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6EA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 239 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School Summerhill Terrace , NE4 6EB | - not rated | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Victoria Street , NE4 7JU | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 400 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 936 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,834 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 | 550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,419 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 | 952 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuochi Pizzeria | 211 Westgate Road | 25 yd | |
| Salt And Pepper Cafe | 227 Westgate Road | 38 yd | |
| Moulin Rouge | 233 Westgate Road | 50 yd | |
| Albufeira Cafe | 179 Westgate Road | 117 yd | |
| Newcastle Deaf Club | 1 - 2 Summerhill Grove | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetti Thearte | Ground Floor, 41 - 51 Blandford Square | 250 yd | |
| Villa Victoria Inn | 144 Westmorland Road | 268 yd | |
| Tyne Theatre and Opera House | 111 - 113 Westgate Road | 274 yd | |
| The Bodega | 125 Westgate Road | 292 yd | |
| Tilley's | 105 Westgate Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma Beirut | 223 Westgate Road | 28 yd | |
| Arabic Kitchen | 261 Westgate Road | 180 yd | |
| Giga Tacos | 297 Westgate Road | 270 yd | |
| Stacked | 297 Westgate Road | 270 yd | |
| Earthlings | Buckingham Deli, 94 Buckingham Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket | 35 Blandford Square Block, Newcastle 1 Blandford Square | 214 yd | |
| Back Home International | Ground Floor, 289 Westgate Road | 256 yd | |
| Viethouse supermarket | 85 Westgate Road | 431 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Barrack Road | 436 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Heron Foods, 87 Clayton Street | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North East Chinese Association STOWELL STREET | 438 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Newcastle St James) 92-96 92-96 SAINT JAMES BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Murray House Community Centre (Closed) Murray House Murray House Diana Street | 474 yd | |
| Newcastle College Sports Centre SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Newcastle United (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STRAWBERRY PLACE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| The Zone @ The Lifestyle Academy RYE HILL CAMPUS RYE HILL CAMPUS SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle City) VACANT RETAIL UNIT VACANT RETAIL UNIT NEWGATE STREET | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Crown Plaza Hotel STEPHENSON QUARTER | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Eldon Leisure Centre GREYS QUARTER GREYS QUARTER | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 782 yd |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 805 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.