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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.1% | 44.8% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 42.2% | 11.6% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 6.3% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 45.3% | 55.8% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 22.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -11.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 10.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 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 Levels | 13.2% | 14.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 18.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 26.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 23.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 10.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 74.9% | 48.3% | -26.6% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 79.5% | 66.6% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 66.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 9.2% | 0.5% | 8.7% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Isabella Close was 168.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% higher than the Elswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Isabella Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Elswick and the 176th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-03 | £113,779 |
| 3 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2022-07-29 | £152,407 |
| 1 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-29 | £140,815 |
| 17 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-11-01 | £132,423 |
| 2 Isabella Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-11-25 | £141,305 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | - not rated | 592 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Junior School Clifton Road , NE4 6XH | - not rated | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | - not rated | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery School Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,273 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,801 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 | 2,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger Grammar School 35 Grainger Park Road , NE4 8SA | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denewood Pupil Referral Unit C/O Mary Trevelyan School , Brunell Terrace NE4 7NL | - not rated | 908 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian Shop | 62 Armstrong Road | 428 yd | |
| Merton Lodge Community Centre | Merton Lodge, 41 Merton Court | 429 yd | |
| Northbourne Youth Initiative | 105 James Street, Elswick | 495 yd | |
| African kitchen and lounge | 377 Elswick Road | 517 yd | |
| Ahura | 385 Elswick Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 628 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 642 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 815 yd | |
| Dunston UTS Football Club | UTS Stadium, Wellington Road | 1,063 yd | |
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foodfather | 361 Elswick Road | 506 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 589 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 12 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 637 yd | |
| Adelaide Fish Bar | 87 Adelaide Terrace | 715 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 105 Adelaide Terrace | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 549 yd | |
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 637 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 333 yd |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 1,083 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.