Whitethorn Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3BL 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 Whitethorn Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3BB, NE5 3BD, NE5 3BP, NE5 3BN, NE5 3AY, NE5 3BA, NE5 3BE, NE5 3AX, NE5 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3BL 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 3BL, 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 3BL 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 Whitethorn Crescent was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitethorn Crescent has the 29th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Whitethorn Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-10-04 | £97,734 |
| 30 Whitethorn Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-11-16 | £99,089 |
| 32 Whitethorn Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-03-24 | £64,176 |
| 28 Whitethorn Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2019-05-17 | £81,602 |
| 26 Whitethorn Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-10-10 | £80,775 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE5 3BL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 1out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Primary School Wyndsail Place , Kenton NE3 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilton Primary Academy Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 3,951 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 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,182 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 | 3,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 296 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza | 99 Ponteland Road | 360 yd | |
| Poppys Takeaway | Poppys Takeaway Unit 10, Wingrove House Ponteland Road | 385 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ponteland Road | 390 yd | |
| Jade Cantonese Takeaway | 49 Stamfordham Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Inn | The Peacock Inn Arlington Avenue | 1,085 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marys Jade Garden | 64 Ponteland Road | 335 yd | |
| Pizza To Go | 66 - 68 Ponteland Road | 336 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | 95A Ponteland Road | 360 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7 - 8, Wingrove House Ponteland Road | 385 yd | |
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 222 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 461 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.