Kenilworth Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 6RQ is located in the Elswick 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 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 6RP, NE4 6RS, NE4 6RL, NE4 6SQ, NE4 6QZ, NE4 6RJ, NE4 6RH, NE4 7HP, NE4 7HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE4 6RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.3% | 47.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 6RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 50% | 53.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 33.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 34.3% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 40.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 6RQ this area, 33.9% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 33.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 14.8% | 23.8% | 9.0% | 1.1% | 22.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 62.1% | 48.1% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 72.4% | 70.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 70.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 22.9% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.2% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 35% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenilworth Road was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Elswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenilworth Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Elswick and the 368th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-08-27 | £103,787 |
| 12 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-05-26 | £141,152 |
| 10 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-10-15 | £145,562 |
| 40 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2016-11-04 | £91,092 |
| 10 Kenilworth Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2016-03-24 | £127,126 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 6RQ 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 33 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | 1out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Victoria Street , NE4 7JU | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School Summerhill Terrace , NE4 6EB | - not rated | 918 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 | 989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,642 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 5,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,422 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 | 878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,892 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 | 3,630 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 | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 2,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRCHI MASALA | Charlton House, 135 Elswick Road | 168 yd | |
| MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd | 165 Elswick Road | 211 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 1 Bentinck Crescent | 375 yd | |
| Bindi | 2 Normanton Terrace | 479 yd | |
| Nergiz | 40 Elswick Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Bar | 137 Westmorland Road | 426 yd | |
| Burgers Inc @ The Metropolitan | 137 Westmorland Road | 426 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 515 yd | |
| Maple Terrace Masonic Hall | Maple Terrace Masonic Temple Maple Terrace | 559 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Natural Nutrition | 9 Somerset Place | 413 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, 1 - 3 Penn Street | 732 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 7 Elswick Road | 745 yd | |
| Rose Restaurant | 3 - 4 Graingerville South, Westgate Road | 752 yd | |
| Giga Tacos | 297 Westgate Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 635 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 708 yd | |
| Back Home International | Ground Floor, 289 Westgate Road | 797 yd | |
| Loi Trang Vietnamese Supermarket | 35 Blandford Square Block, Newcastle 1 Blandford Square | 1,036 yd | |
| Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 186 yd |
| Eagles Community Arena SCOTSWOOD ROAD | 455 yd | |
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 526 yd | |
| Newcastle College Sports Centre SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| The Zone @ The Lifestyle Academy RYE HILL CAMPUS RYE HILL CAMPUS SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Pure Gym (Newcastle St James) 92-96 92-96 SAINT JAMES BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Murray House Community Centre (Closed) Murray House Murray House Diana Street | 1,050 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 | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.