Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1UT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 1UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.3%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.6%	48.7%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 1UT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	25.4%	30%	4.6%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.6%	51.2%	-6.4%	44.2%	7.0%
Separated	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.5%	8%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	7.6%	8.5%	0.9%	6.1%	2.4%

Health

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	50.7%	44.5%	-6.2%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	38.6%	36.1%	-2.5%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	8.6%	16.8%	8.2%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	14%	13.6%	-0.4%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.8%	-3.6%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	10.3%	-7.9%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	8.9%	2.5%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	22.1%	5.2%	16.9%	5.2%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	30.5%	5.1%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	4.7%	3.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.9%	99.2%	0.3%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	98.9%	97.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	97.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	76.7%	11.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	0.4%	6.0%	-5.6%

Safety

Is Lobelia Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lobelia Close was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Lobelia Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 24th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE5 1UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lobelia Close are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE5 1UT

Average Price
£237,287

Semi-Detached
£245,075

Terraced
£211,164

Detached
£296,726

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lobelia Close

Average Price
£251,986

Semi-Detached
£255,276

Terraced
£237,821

Detached
£298,060

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lobelia CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2025-06-27	£245,217
24 Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2023-08-18	£219,575
20 Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2022-08-24	£234,308
28 Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,050	2021-09-06	£270,313
30 Lobelia Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£178,000	2021-06-11	£217,276

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE5 1UT

Employment

NE5 1UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1UT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Transport and storage	17
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	3out of 4	2,332 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	4,678 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH	3out of 4	539 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH	- not rated	539 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS	- not rated	810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS	- not rated	810 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE	- not rated	1,183 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	3out of 4	1,575 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Campus Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	- not rated	1,635 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,768 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,768 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,768 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL	- not rated	756 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH	- not rated	811 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS	- not rated	1,995 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW	- not rated	2,092 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB	- not rated	2,471 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	5,296 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	3,886 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , NE5 1DS	- not rated	814 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westlands School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DS	- not rated	814 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	1,129 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	1,129 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Talbot House Children's Charity Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Clay Oven	5 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House		780 yd
Raj-Bari Restaurant	7 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House		795 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chapel Park Public House	The Chapel Park Hartburn Drive		616 yd
The Bear and Barrel	8 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House		783 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chapel Chippy	3 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House		789 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House	744 yd
Heron Foods	1 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House	802 yd
Londis Chapel Park	Londis Greenway, Chapel Park	878 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chapel Park Middle School (Closed) Granville Drive	grass pitches	605 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.82 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.82 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.23 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.