South View is in East Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 2BQ is located in the Denton & Westerhope 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 South View, East Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 5DH, NE5 2BS, NE5 5DE, NE5 2BR, NE15 7SZ, NE15 7ST, NE5 5EH, NE15 7SF, NE5 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 2BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.6% | 36.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 46.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 44.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 24.3% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.7% | 95.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 95.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View was 98.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% higher than the Chapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South View has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Chapel and the 405th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-08-02 | £346,346 |
| 82 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-02-01 | £251,205 |
| 86 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-09-09 | £199,617 |
| 74 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-08-16 | £215,444 |
| 88 South View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-06-28 | £205,943 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 901 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,431 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 | 3,274 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 | 1,725 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower | 14 The Burnside | 174 yd | |
| Jade’s deli and dessert | 69A Southway, West Denton | 583 yd | |
| Dragon City | Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton | 612 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra Denton | Unit 9 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 746 yd | |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre | Community Day Centre Hillhead Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peregrine | The Peregrine Hillhead Road | 821 yd | |
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 844 yd | |
| Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 942 yd | |
| Anne's Kitchen At The Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 942 yd | |
| Lemington Labour Club | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinners Express West Denton Ltd | 32 The Burnside | 205 yd | |
| Dinners Express / Deli Express | 34 The Burnside | 213 yd | |
| Dessert Lab | 42 The Burnside | 221 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 746 yd | |
| Gills Fish And Chips | Unit 24 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 796 yd | |
| Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road | 929 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 757 yd |
| West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD | indoor bowls | 843 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Denton Park Middle School (Closed) Linhope Road | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.