Sanderson Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 7LW is located in the Elswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderson Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7LW 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 7LW 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 7LW, 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 7LW 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 Sanderson Street 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.
Sanderson Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Insulations Ltd Sanderson Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2015-12-21 | £1,727,622 |
| 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 | 513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,528 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 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,188 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,674 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 | 1,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,433 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 | 3,260 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 | 965 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shijo | Unit 11, Noble Street Industrial Estate Noble Street | 69 yd | |
| Liosi's Sicilian Cafe Bar | Unit 4, Swordfish House Amethyst Road | 418 yd | |
| Northbourne Youth Initiative | 105 James Street, Elswick | 466 yd | |
| Silver Dragon | 1 Bentinck Crescent | 639 yd | |
| MIRCHI & MASALA Ltd | 165 Elswick Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 551 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 613 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 910 yd | |
| sunside social club | Staithes Road | 973 yd | |
| The Tudor Rose | Collingwood Terrace | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli | Unit 2, Swordfish House Amethyst Road | 408 yd | |
| Chowman @ Westview Chinese | Unit 2 Dunston Enterprise Park | 766 yd | |
| The Foodfather | 361 Elswick Road | 878 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 35 Dunston Road | 895 yd | |
| Tribe Street Coffee | Wellington Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 923 yd | |
| Nisa Store | 115 Wellington Road | 990 yd | |
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 1,060 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 1,060 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Eagles Community Arena SCOTSWOOD ROAD | 624 yd | |
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Riverside Primary Academy COLLIERY ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 955 yd | |
| Federation Park WELLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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.