Clara Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 8PY 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 Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 8QA, NE4 8PR, NE4 8PQ, NE4 8BN, NE4 8QH, NE4 8BL, NE4 8BB, NE4 8BD, NE4 8QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE4 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 50.9% | 42.4% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 37.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 54.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8PY this area, 40.8% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 40.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 11.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 18% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 10% | 5.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.9% 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 | 9.8% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 60.9% | 40.9% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -40.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 59.5% | 48.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 24.2% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16% 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 | 59.5% | 48.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 16% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.6% | 76.7% | -35.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 12% | 1.5% | 10.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 29.1% | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clara Street was 291.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.3% higher than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clara Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 98th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-05-13 | £63,494 |
| 242 Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-11-22 | £89,982 |
| 239 Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2022-09-08 | £59,686 |
| 222 Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-06-15 | £70,998 |
| 226 Clara Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2022-05-13 | £64,588 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Other | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,632 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 | 123 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 466 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 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,077 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 | 5,352 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 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,323 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 | 2,199 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 | 673 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tchibo Cafe | 69 - 71 Adelaide Terrace | 87 yd | |
| China Star | 89 Adelaide Terrace | 109 yd | |
| Bites of India / Wings'N More | 54 Adelaide Terrace | 126 yd | |
| Triple Five | 1st Floor, 95 - 109 Adelaide Terrace | 141 yd | |
| Happiness | 113A Adelaide Terrace | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 807 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 852 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 869 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Fish Bar | 87 Adelaide Terrace | 106 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 105 Adelaide Terrace | 144 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 12 The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 186 yd | |
| Freds Pizza And Kebabs | 125 Adelaide Terrace | 217 yd | |
| Chin Chin Chinese takeaway | 127 Adelaide Terrace | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 186 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 186 yd | |
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,007 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.