Atkinson Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 8XS 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 Atkinson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 8QN, NE4 8QL, NE4 8QP, NE4 8QH, NE15 6JJ, NE4 9JP, NE4 8QJ, NE4 8QB, NE15 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE4 8XS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8XS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 38% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.7% | 46.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 27.7% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 27.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.2% | 62.4% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 80.6% | 66% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 66% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atkinson Road was 80.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Benwell & Scotswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Atkinson Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood and the 416th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Atkinson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-02-02 | £54,627 |
| 144 Atkinson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £62,481 | 2023-03-31 | £71,027 |
| 167 Atkinson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-01-04 | £60,390 |
| 144 Atkinson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-05-18 | £119,095 |
| 142 Atkinson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-05-14 | £109,272 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Newcastle Academy Off Armstrong Road , NE4 8QP | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Primary School Teindland Close , Benwell NE4 8HE | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,282 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 | 5,384 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 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,526 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 | 1,989 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 | 631 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness | 113A Adelaide Terrace | 122 yd | |
| Triple Five | 1st Floor, 95 - 109 Adelaide Terrace | 148 yd | |
| Culture Restaurant and Bar | 70 Adelaide Terrace | 155 yd | |
| China Star | 89 Adelaide Terrace | 188 yd | |
| Bites of India / Wings'N More | 54 Adelaide Terrace | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 960 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 982 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Chin Chinese takeaway | 127 Adelaide Terrace | 116 yd | |
| Freds Pizza And Kebabs | 125 Adelaide Terrace | 117 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 105 Adelaide Terrace | 149 yd | |
| The Deli | 6 Condercum Road | 159 yd | |
| The Deli @ Benwell | 6 Condercum Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 353 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 353 yd | |
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy ATKINSON ROAD | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Norwich Place BILBROUGH GARDENS | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| The Turf @ St Johns (St Johns Primary) TEINDLAND CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 499 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 919 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.