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Isabella Close is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 8LU 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 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE4 8LW, NE4 8LH, NE4 8LZ, NE4 8HD, NE4 7DF, NE4 8HE, NE4 8HB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE4 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.8%51.4%3.6% 51.0% 0.4%
Male52.2%48.6%-3.6% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49.1%44.8%-4.3% 37.9% 6.9%
Married: Opposite sex30.6%42.2%11.6% 44.2% -2.0%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated2.1%2.9%0.8% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced13.5%6.3%-7.2% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed4.3%3.2%-1.1% 6.1% -2.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.3%55.8%10.5% 48.4% 7.4%
Good health29.7%22.5%-7.2% 33.6% -11.1%
Fair health16.4%10.6%-5.8% 12.7% -2.1%
Bad health6.9%7.6%0.7% 4.0% 3.6%
Very bad health1.8%3.5%1.7% 1.2% 2.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LU this area, 31.3% 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 18.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.3%31.3%-10.0% 18.2% 13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.9%12%-1.9% 9.6% 2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.2%14.2%1.0% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship2.5%5.4%2.9% 5.3% 0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%11.7%1.0% 16.9% -5.2%
Degree or Similar11.7%18.7%7.0% 33.8% -15.1%
Other6.8%6.6%-0.2% 2.8% 3.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi7.9%3.7%-4.2% 1.1% 2.6%
Chinese0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian1.5%0%-1.5% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0%0.7%0.7% 2.7% -2.0%
Other Asian2.3%2.8%0.5% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African7.9%26.1%18.2% 2.5% 23.6%
Other Black1.3%10.7%9.4% 0.5% 10.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African2%4.3%2.3% 0.4% 3.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.8% -0.6%
White74.9%48.3%-26.6% 81.4% -33.1%
Arab0.8%1.5%0.7% 0.6% 0.9%
Other0.5%0.4%-0.1% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.5%66.6%-12.9% 83.2% -16.6%
European Union5.6%12.4%6.8% 6.1% 6.3%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa7.9%16.9%9.0% 2.7% 14.2%
Middle East and Asia6.4%4.1%-2.3% 5.6% -1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK79.3%66.5%-12.8% 83.2% -16.7%
10+ Years1.3%18.8%17.5% 9.8% 9.0%
5-10 Years5.6%8.9%3.3% 2.9% 6.0%
2-5 Years7.7%4.8%-2.9% 2.2% 2.6%
Less than 2 years6.1%1.1%-5.0% 1.9% -0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.3% 76.7% -22.4%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Portugal9.2% 0.5% 8.7%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Poland3% 1.3% 1.7%
Other EU countries3.4% 1.5% 1.9%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Middle East0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia0.2% 1.2% -1.0%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held23.6% 13.5% 10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.1% 37.2% -6.1%
Christian51.2% 46.2% 5.0%
Muslim8.4% 6.5% 1.9%
Other religion2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Not answered6.7% 6.0% 0.7%

Safety

Is Isabella Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Isabella Close was 210.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Elswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Isabella Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Elswick and the 161st highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,200
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE4 8LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Isabella Close are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE4 8LU

Average Price
£130,669
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£130,669
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Isabella Close

Average Price
£129,346
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£129,346
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Isabella CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
17 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002023-03-03 £112,665
3 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£133,0002022-07-29 £150,914
1 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002022-04-29 £139,436
17 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£102,0002019-11-01 £131,126
2 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£95,0002010-11-25 £139,921
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE4 8LU

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NE4 8LU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee70
Part-Time Employee47
Student (economically inactive)43
Long-Term Sick or disabled35
Other30
Retired26
Looking after home or family25
Unemployed19
Self-Employed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Accommodation and food service activities16
Human health and social work activities16
Administrative and support service activities10
Education9
Transport and storage8
Manufacturing6
Construction6
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Financial and insurance activities3
Professional, scientific and technical activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre
Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL
3out of 4 1,018 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashfield Nursery School
101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
4out of 4 1,334 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD
4out of 4 3,034 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Johns Primary School
Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE
3out of 4 172 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
West Newcastle Academy
Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP
3out of 4 506 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT
3out of 4 823 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Canning Street Primary School
Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA
3out of 4 971 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB
3out of 4 992 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX
3out of 4 1,856 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Callerton Academy
Blandford Street , NE1 3BT
- not rated 2,028 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH
4out of 4 2,075 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road , NE15 7PX
4out of 4 2,205 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
North East Futures UTC
Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS
- not rated 2,660 yd University technical college Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 1,224 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
NCG
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 1,890 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gateshead College
Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE
- not rated 3,911 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road , NE15 6AF
2out of 4 2,741 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bahr Academy
72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR
- not rated 1,159 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd.
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 1,224 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
3out of 4 1,251 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hadrian School
Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY
4out of 4 1,613 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Dame Allan's Senior School
Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ
- not rated 2,033 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cornerstone Christian Shop62 Armstrong Road428 yd
Merton Lodge Community CentreMerton Lodge, 41 Merton Court429 yd
Northbourne Youth Initiative105 James Street, Elswick495 yd
African kitchen and lounge377 Elswick Road517 yd
Ahura385 Elswick Road524 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Al Amran Catering Ltd62 Bentinck Road628 yd
Paradise A Lounge231 Elswick Road642 yd
Newcastle Dance Centre36 - 38 Grainger Park Road815 yd
Dunston UTS Football ClubUTS Stadium, Wellington Road1,063 yd
Bentinck Sports & Social ClubBentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Foodfather361 Elswick Road506 yd
GreggsUnit 9 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace589 yd
Dixy ChickenUnit 12 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace637 yd
Adelaide Fish Bar87 Adelaide Terrace715 yd
Star Pizza105 Adelaide Terrace766 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply482 Elswick Road549 yd
AsdaAsda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace637 yd
IcelandIceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace637 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary)
TEINDLAND CLOSE
artificial grass pitch333 yd
Elswick Park & Pool (Closed)
Beech Grove Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts865 yd
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
ATKINSON ROAD
grass pitches924 yd
Norwich Place
BILBROUGH GARDENS
grass pitches1,013 yd
Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed)
Sceptre Street
1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed78.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed72.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.