Ladybank is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 1UW 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 Ladybank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 1UN, NE5 1UT, NE5 1PU, NE5 1UP, NE5 1QN, NE5 1XB, NE5 1PX, NE5 1HU, NE5 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 1UW 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% |
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 1UW 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladybank was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ladybank has the 9th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 56th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Ladybank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-12-08 | £130,654 |
| 61 Ladybank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2023-11-13 | £216,281 |
| 74 Ladybank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2023-10-20 | £110,686 |
| 86 Ladybank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-09-30 | £111,402 |
| 98 Ladybank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,500 | 2019-05-31 | £131,928 |
NE5 1UW 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 1UW 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Village Primary School The Green , Walbottle Village NE15 8JL | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,922 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 | 4,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 5,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clay Oven | 5 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 872 yd | |
| Raj-Bari Restaurant | 7 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel Park Public House | The Chapel Park Hartburn Drive | 771 yd | |
| The Bear and Barrel | 8 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Chippy | 3 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House | 850 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 891 yd | |
| Londis Chapel Park | Londis Greenway, Chapel Park | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Park Middle School (Closed) Granville Drive | grass pitches | 762 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.