Chestnut Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3AY is located in the Blakelaw 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 Chestnut Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3AX, NE5 3BA, NE5 3BB, NE5 3BN, NE5 3BL, NE5 3AP, NE5 3AS, NE5 3AE, NE5 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3AY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 48.1% | 56.9% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 43.1% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 52.8% | 48.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 33.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| 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 3AY this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 32.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 29.5% | 18.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 13.6% | 3% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 17% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 70.4% | 53.8% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 72.7% | 63.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 13.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 63.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 18% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 6.7% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Chestnut Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Chestnut Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-03-09 | £86,766 |
| 33 Chestnut Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2020-12-17 | £57,102 |
| 26 Chestnut Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-05-16 | £63,327 |
| 28 Chestnut Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2015-11-24 | £71,828 |
| 23 Chestnut Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2015-07-22 | £31,199 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE5 3AY 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 | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montagu Community Full Service School Moorview Crescent , NE5 3HY | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montagu Infant School Moorview Crescent , NE5 3HY | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowgate Primary School Cypress Avenue , Fenham NE4 9SJ | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,088 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,976 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 | 3,264 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 | 672 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Centre Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotty in the Kitchen | 88 Ponteland Road | 173 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza | 99 Ponteland Road | 253 yd | |
| Poppys Takeaway | Poppys Takeaway Unit 10, Wingrove House Ponteland Road | 261 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ponteland Road | 266 yd | |
| Jade Cantonese Takeaway | 49 Stamfordham Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marys Jade Garden | 64 Ponteland Road | 210 yd | |
| Pizza To Go | 66 - 68 Ponteland Road | 212 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | 95A Ponteland Road | 251 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7 - 8, Wingrove House Ponteland Road | 261 yd | |
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 252 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 349 yd |
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.