Axbridge Gardens is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 8EB 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 Axbridge Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 8EA, NE4 8EF, NE4 8ED, NE4 8DY, NE4 8DX, NE4 8DU, NE4 8DS, NE4 8EE, NE4 7TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE4 8EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.2% | 47.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 52.5% | 55.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 22.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -11.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 9.2% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 8EB this area, 44.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 44.4% | 15.7% | 18.2% | 26.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 7.6% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 24.7% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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 | 10.4% | 15.3% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 14.2% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 5.4% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 53% | 40.1% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, just 40.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 40.3% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 28.9% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 21.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 40.3% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -42.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 24.8% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37% | 76.7% | -39.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 17.4% | 1.5% | 15.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 33.2% | 6.5% | 26.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Axbridge Gardens was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Axbridge Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 350th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Axbridge Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-11-15 | £114,810 |
| 49 Axbridge Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-10-25 | £73,200 |
| 52 Axbridge Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,750 | 2024-04-15 | £51,332 |
| 50 Axbridge Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £46,750 | 2024-04-15 | £51,332 |
| 24 Axbridge Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-03-01 | £73,861 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 8EB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,743 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,983 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 | 2,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 669 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| African kitchen and lounge | 377 Elswick Road | 96 yd | |
| Ahura | 385 Elswick Road | 115 yd | |
| Cornerstone Christian Shop | 62 Armstrong Road | 241 yd | |
| Tchibo Cafe | 69 - 71 Adelaide Terrace | 305 yd | |
| Bites of India / Wings'N More | 54 Adelaide Terrace | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 438 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 522 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 596 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 606 yd | |
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foodfather | 361 Elswick Road | 93 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 135 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 12 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 199 yd | |
| Adelaide Fish Bar | 87 Adelaide Terrace | 360 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 105 Adelaide Terrace | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 69 yd | |
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 199 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 199 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 893 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 336 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 859 yd | |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,031 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.