Skinnerburn Road is in Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 7AR is located in the Elswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE4 7AR is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 47.7% | 46.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 53.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 7AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 55.2% | 55.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 23.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 40.6% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 17.3% | -8.8% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7AR this area, 44.6% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.4% | 44.6% | 11.2% | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 22.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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 | 0.8% | 17.2% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 16.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.3% | 59.2% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 79.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 78.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 12.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skinnerburn Road was 400.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.7% higher than the Elswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skinnerburn Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Elswick and the 52nd highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyneside House Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2014-04-08 | £5,530,838 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Other | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's RC Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | 1out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Victoria Street , NE4 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,440 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,598 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 | 4,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Department For Environment Food And Rural Affairs, Lancaster House Hampshire Court, Newcastle Business Park | 230 yd | |
| Mediclean Ltd | Mediclean Ltd, Lancaster House Hampshire Court, Newcastle Business Park | 230 yd | |
| Staiths Cafe Bar | 1 Autumn Drive | 500 yd | |
| Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar | Unit 4, Swordfish House Amethyst Road | 704 yd | |
| DK Home Support | Advance House, 159-161 Ravensworth Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | The Globe Railway Street | 563 yd | |
| sunside social club | Staithes Road | 625 yd | |
| The Tudor Rose | Collingwood Terrace | 748 yd | |
| Utilita Arena | Utilita Arena Arena Way | 750 yd | |
| Maple Terrace Masonic Hall | Maple Terrace Masonic Temple Maple Terrace | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Greggs, 1 - 3 Penn Street | 338 yd | |
| The Deli | Unit 2, Swordfish House Amethyst Road | 717 yd | |
| Apos Pizza | 157 Ravensworth Road | 813 yd | |
| Star Of Asia | 155 Ravensworth Road | 813 yd | |
| Pizza Masters | Unit 1,Teams Village Shops, Askew Road West | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles Community Arena SCOTSWOOD ROAD | 511 yd | |
| Newcastle College Sports Centre SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| The Zone @ The Lifestyle Academy RYE HILL CAMPUS RYE HILL CAMPUS SCOTSWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Smith Terrace ABBEYFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Riverside Primary Academy COLLIERY ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Pure Gym (Newcastle St James) 92-96 92-96 SAINT JAMES BOULEVARD | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Powerleague (Gateshead) ROPERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,030 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.