Lanercost Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 2DJ 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 Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 2JE, NE5 2DL, NE5 2EX, NE5 2FA, NE5 2TT, NE5 2DR, NE5 2EU, NE5 2HQ, NE5 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 2DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.1% | 52.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 37.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.8% | 51.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 29.4% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 19.1% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.4% | 69.6% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 85.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 13.2% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lanercost Drive was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the West Fenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lanercost Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in West Fenham and the 394th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-05-20 | £177,591 |
| 52 Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-10-30 | £189,294 |
| 50 Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-03-28 | £160,652 |
| 112 Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-11-09 | £154,882 |
| 102 Lanercost Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-29 | £197,402 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE5 2DJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | - not rated | 478 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,559 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,943 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 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 466 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendower Hall School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.J's Catering & Cafe | 70A Silver Lonnen | 400 yd | |
| Costa | Costa, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 539 yd | |
| Wing Chau Chop Suey House | Wing Chau Chop Suey House, 203 - 205 Two Ball Lonnen | 567 yd | |
| Rajnagar | 199 - 201 Two Ball Lonnen | 567 yd | |
| Achellos | 233B Two Ball Lonnen | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 498 yd | |
| Slatyford Tenants Association | 35 Pooley Road | 653 yd | |
| The West Acres Club | 448 West Road | 706 yd | |
| Denton Hotel | 588 West Road | 798 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Fox And Hounds West Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 267 Two Ball Lonnen | 671 yd | |
| Dragon Wok | Dragon Wok, 259 - 261 Two Ball Lonnen | 692 yd | |
| Mr Merica | Mister Merica Pizza, 271 - 291 Two Ball Lonnen | 692 yd | |
| Smoked n grill | 311 Two Ball Lonnen | 731 yd | |
| Greggs | 313 Two Ball Lonnen | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 539 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 539 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road | 659 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Montagu And North Fenham Football Club POOLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Denton Dene COCKERMOUTH GREEN | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club WEST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 799 yd |
| St Cuthberts High School GRETNA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 813 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 | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.