The Drive is in Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 2AD 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 The Drive, Denton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 2XR, NE5 2AE, NE5 2BT, NE5 2XS, NE5 2XQ, NE5 2UN, NE5 2AB, NE5 2XN, NE5 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 2AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE5 2AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 43.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 40.6% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 34.9% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 42.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 16.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 26.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 14.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 15% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 164.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% higher than the West Fenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in West Fenham and the 231st highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 The Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,100 | 2024-06-28 | £218,636 |
| 14 The Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2024-04-05 | £240,455 |
| 34 The Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-08 | £242,275 |
| 14 The Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-04-13 | £149,593 |
| 9 The Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-12-16 | £222,634 |
NE5 2AD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 715 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Howlett Hall Road , Denton Burn NE15 7HS | - not rated | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,219 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,944 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 | 1,319 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 | 1,160 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Denton Coffee House | 698 West Road | 192 yd | |
| Solomons Restaurant, | Thorntree Farm West Road | 369 yd | |
| Jaipur Indian Takeaway | 625 - 627 West Road | 467 yd | |
| Tong's | 262 - 264 Whickham View | 628 yd | |
| The Bindi | 261 Whickham View | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Hotel | 588 West Road | 529 yd | |
| Slatyford Tenants Association | 35 Pooley Road | 566 yd | |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club | Benwell Hill Cricket Club West Road | 878 yd | |
| Scotswood Social Club | Scotswood Social Club Denton Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chippy | 1 Slatyford Lane | 191 yd | |
| Gormans Fish And Chips | 496 Denton Road | 589 yd | |
| Pizza Mozzarella | 259 Whickham View | 690 yd | |
| My Fry | 261 Whickham View | 690 yd | |
| Be Creem Desserts | 72 Thorntree Drive | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road | 233 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Westburn Lodge Whickham View | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Dene COCKERMOUTH GREEN | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Montagu And North Fenham Football Club POOLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Tyneside Badminton Centre BOWNESS ROAD | 696 yd | |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 875 yd |
| Slatyford Playing Fields Burdale Avenue | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.