Oliver Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 9HQ is located in the Wingrove 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 Oliver Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 9HX, NE4 9HN, NE4 9AW, NE4 9HU, NE4 9NU, NE4 9NJ, NE4 9NN, NE4 9HT, NE4 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE4 9HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE4 9HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 56.8% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.8% | 53.4% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.8% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9HQ this area, 29.7% 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 | 21.1% | 29.7% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 30.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26% 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 | 17.2% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 20.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 18.5% | 28.6% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 34.9% | 26% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -55.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 13.2% | 6.8% | -6.4% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 59.9% | 59.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.3% | 28.4% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 22.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 58.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 20.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14% | 7.6% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 10.4% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 2.3% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 60% | 6.5% | 53.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oliver Avenue was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Arthur's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Oliver Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill and the 264th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oliver Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-06-04 | £222,355 |
| 8 Oliver Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-12-08 | £198,572 |
| 7 Oliver Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-02-28 | £102,818 |
| 11 Oliver Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-06-16 | £177,262 |
| 10 Oliver Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-01-18 | £184,592 |
NE4 9HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 9HQ 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 | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,922 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,140 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,051 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 | 2,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 710 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingrove Cafe | 37 - 39 Nuns Moor Road | 307 yd | |
| Pinar Restaurant | Pinar Restaurant, 32 West Road | 388 yd | |
| Fortune Cooking Express / Xing's Kitchen | 68 - 70 West Road | 399 yd | |
| Mist Lounge Newcastle | First Floor, 498 Westgate Road | 418 yd | |
| Hatem Restaurant / 4 2night | Unit 1, Adams Building West Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 459 yd | |
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 902 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave 4 Desserts | 16 Hadrian Road | 75 yd | |
| Mumtaj | 2 West Road | 387 yd | |
| Spice Master | 6 West Road | 395 yd | |
| Little Istanbul | 72 West Road | 413 yd | |
| Pizza & Co | Unit 1, 498 Westgate Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 764 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 1,014 yd | |
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street | 1,040 yd | |
| Asda | Asda The Adelaide Centre Adelaide Terrace | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Allan'S Boys', Girls' And Sixth Form Schools FOWBERRY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Sacred Heart High School FENHAM HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 734 yd |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle (Oakfield) CONDERCUM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.