Brokenheugh is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 2HG 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 Brokenheugh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 2HF, NE5 2HA, NE5 2EZ, NE5 2DG, NE5 2EW, NE5 2EY, NE5 2YU, NE5 2YW, NE5 2HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 2HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 42.1% | 48.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 30% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 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 | 39.3% | 42.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 33.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 22% | 14.3% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around NE5 2HG this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 32.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 13.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 18.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 82% | -16.8% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 97.5% | 85% | -12.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 85% | -12.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brokenheugh was 423.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 720.6% higher than the Chapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brokenheugh has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Chapel and the 47th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 215.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Brokenheugh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-29 | £151,087 |
| 7 Brokenheugh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,100 | 2021-06-11 | £175,382 |
| 7 Brokenheugh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-10-19 | £148,087 |
| 10 Brokenheugh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-11-23 | £148,789 |
| 16 Brokenheugh, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2005-07-01 | £149,303 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE5 2HG 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 336 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,299 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 | 2,113 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 | 511 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Ginevra Denton | Unit 9 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 315 yd | |
| May Flower | 14 The Burnside | 518 yd | |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre | Community Day Centre Hillhead Road | 889 yd | |
| Dragon City | Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton | 956 yd | |
| King Chef | 58 Downend Road, Westerhope | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 434 yd | |
| Westerhope Excelsior Social Club | Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope | 792 yd | |
| The Hillheads | The Hillheads Counden Road, Westerhope | 935 yd | |
| The Peregrine | The Peregrine Hillhead Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 10 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 315 yd | |
| Gills Fish And Chips | Unit 24 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 325 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 23 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 325 yd | |
| Dessert Lab | 42 The Burnside | 463 yd | |
| Dinners Express / Deli Express | 34 The Burnside | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 251 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 1,021 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 1,050 yd | |
| Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 156 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Denton Park Middle School (Closed) Linhope Road | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Tyneside Badminton Centre BOWNESS ROAD | 855 yd | |
| St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Slatyford Playing Fields Burdale Avenue | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD | indoor bowls | 915 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.