Olive Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 9YB is located in the West Fenham 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 Olive Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 9XY, NE4 9LE, NE4 9YA, NE4 9LS, NE4 9PB, NE4 9LN, NE4 9LR, NE4 9XS, NE4 9XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE4 9YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 51.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 43.9% | 48.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 36.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 47.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50% | 44.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.8% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.2% | 24.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.9% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 33.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.6% | 58.6% | -23.0% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 17.3% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 75.9% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 30.5% | 6.5% | 24.0% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Place was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the West Fenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olive Place has the 6th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in West Fenham and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Olive Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2012-08-02 | £83,959 |
| 10 Olive Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2004-11-19 | £137,619 |
NE4 9YB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
NE4 9YB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 9YB 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 | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canning Street Primary School Wellfield Road , NE4 8PA | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Foundation 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 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,254 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 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 904 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 2,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Kungfu | Rice Kungfu Chinese, 36 - 38 Cedar Road | 158 yd | |
| Cedar Road Cafe | 10 Cedar Road | 199 yd | |
| Rajnagar | 199 - 201 Two Ball Lonnen | 299 yd | |
| Wing Chau Chop Suey House | Wing Chau Chop Suey House, 203 - 205 Two Ball Lonnen | 299 yd | |
| The Diner | 121 - 123 Fenham Hall Drive | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds West Road | 685 yd | |
| The West Acres Club | 448 West Road | 756 yd | |
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley Fish And Kebab | 30 Cedar Road | 151 yd | |
| Fenham hall drive store | 133 - 135 Fenham Hall Drive | 300 yd | |
| Noodles King | 131 Fenham Hall Drive | 302 yd | |
| Subway | 267 Two Ball Lonnen | 468 yd | |
| Dragon Wok | Dragon Wok, 259 - 261 Two Ball Lonnen | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road | 255 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, 101 West Road | 657 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart High School FENHAM HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Soccerworld Newcastle WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WESTGATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 555 yd |
| Centre For Sport West Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Dame Allan'S Boys', Girls' And Sixth Form Schools FOWBERRY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 802 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.