Greenway is in Chapel Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 1SA is located in the Chapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenway, Chapel Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 1SB, NE5 1SQ, NE5 1SG, NE5 1SD, NE5 1SP, NE5 1SE, NE5 1SR, NE5 1SX, NE5 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE5 1SA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 52.5% | 47.5% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.5% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 NE5 1SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 26.3% | 32.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 53.4% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 54.8% | 55.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 16% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 29.9% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 99% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 98.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenway was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greenway has the 24th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 438th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Greenway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2018-03-29 | £340,734 |
| 13 Greenway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-06-19 | £293,656 |
| 5 Greenway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2015-01-30 | £298,420 |
| 7 Greenway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2006-03-17 | £364,219 |
| 19 Greenway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,500 | 1999-07-30 | £267,709 |
NE5 1SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in NE5 1SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Chef | 58 Downend Road, Westerhope | 421 yd | |
| The Wicker Chair Coffee House And Bistro | Palatine/1907 Beds, Palatine Buildings Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 750 yd | |
| The Coffee Room At Anderson & Garland | Unit 1 Crispin Court, Westerhope | 780 yd | |
| Spicy China | Unit 26, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 827 yd | |
| Coffee on the Corner | 1, Allerdale House Allerdale Drive | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel Park Public House | The Chapel Park Hartburn Drive | 383 yd | |
| The Hillheads | The Hillheads Counden Road, Westerhope | 503 yd | |
| Westerhope Excelsior Social Club | Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope | 912 yd | |
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 934 yd | |
| The Bear and Barrel | 8 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt And Salt | 60 Downend Road, Westerhope | 412 yd | |
| Thompsons Deli | 52A Downend Road, Westerhope | 429 yd | |
| Liam's Pizza | 48 Downend Road, Westerhope | 447 yd | |
| I Fry | 402 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 781 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza (Westerhope) | 400 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Chapel Park | Londis Greenway, Chapel Park | 183 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House | 863 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westerhope Community Centre HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Westerhope School HILLHEAD ROAD | 257 yd | |
| Chapel Park Middle School (Closed) Granville Drive | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Westerhope Golf Club WHORLTON GRANGE | golf | 639 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.