Bavington Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 2HS 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 Bavington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3JN, NE5 3JR, NE5 2QE, NE5 2JA, NE5 3NJ, NE5 2QH, NE5 2JB, NE4 9SA, NE5 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 2HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 56.5% | 53% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 43.5% | 47% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 45.9% | 50.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 33.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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% | 47.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 17% | 18% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 7.7% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 15.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 32.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.7% | 65.5% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 74.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 74.8% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 11% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bavington Drive was 120.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bavington Drive has the 39th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 278th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Bavington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-12-22 | £93,677 |
| 82 Bavington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-10-15 | £128,635 |
| 70 Bavington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-06-03 | £89,288 |
| 30 Bavington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2023-06-14 | £76,784 |
| 34 Bavington Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-06-14 | £88,680 |
NE5 2HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowgate Primary School Cypress Avenue , Fenham NE4 9SJ | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,493 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 | 1,697 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,257 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 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 664 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Cantonese Takeaway | 49 Stamfordham Road | 139 yd | |
| Achellos | 233B Two Ball Lonnen | 396 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza | 99 Ponteland Road | 556 yd | |
| T.J's Catering & Cafe | 70A Silver Lonnen | 608 yd | |
| Wing Chau Chop Suey House | Wing Chau Chop Suey House, 203 - 205 Two Ball Lonnen | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 491 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 918 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 255 yd | |
| A1 Chippy | 315A Two Ball Lonnen | 268 yd | |
| Greggs | 313 Two Ball Lonnen | 275 yd | |
| Smoked n grill | 311 Two Ball Lonnen | 282 yd | |
| Dragon Wok | Dragon Wok, 259 - 261 Two Ball Lonnen | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 244 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 499 yd | |
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 821 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 821 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 559 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Sacred Heart High School FENHAM HALL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 902 yd |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Dame Allan'S Boys', Girls' And Sixth Form Schools FOWBERRY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.