Overview of NE5 3JU

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Houndelee Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3JU 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 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3JT, NE5 3NR, NE5 3JX, NE5 3QQ, NE5 3JS, NE5 3JE, NE5 3JH, NE5 3LA, NE5 3NY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 3JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.2%50.8%-2.4% 51.0% -0.2%
Male46.8%49.2%2.4% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.9%43.8%6.9% 37.9% 5.9%
Married: Opposite sex44.1%40%-4.1% 44.2% -4.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated2.3%1.7%-0.6% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced9%8.3%-0.7% 9.1% -0.8%
Widowed7.7%5.4%-2.3% 6.1% -0.7%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.9%48%6.1% 48.4% -0.4%
Good health29.2%31.3%2.1% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health19.9%13.7%-6.2% 12.7% 1.0%
Bad health6.7%5%-1.7% 4.0% 1.0%
Very bad health2.2%2%-0.2% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 22.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.1%24.9%-10.2% 18.2% 6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.8%8.7%-7.1% 9.6% -0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.7%13.3%-3.4% 13.4% -0.1%
Apprenticeship4.1%7.9%3.8% 5.3% 2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9%17.8%8.8% 16.9% 0.9%
Degree or Similar14.4%22.4%8.0% 33.8% -11.4%
Other5%5%0.0% 2.8% 2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.3%1.3% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese3.7%0.3%-3.4% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian3.7%4.3%0.6% 3.1% 1.2%
Pakistani0%8%8.0% 2.7% 5.3%
Other Asian0.7%1.3%0.6% 1.6% -0.3%
Black African3.4%1.3%-2.1% 2.5% -1.2%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%2.7%2.3% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
White85.4%75.4%-10.0% 81.4% -6.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1.3%1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Arab1.1%1%-0.1% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0%2.3%2.3% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.3%75.7%-11.6% 83.2% -7.5%
European Union1.1%7.3%6.2% 6.1% 1.2%
Africa3.7%3.3%-0.4% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia7.9%13.7%5.8% 5.6% 8.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.9%75.4%-11.5% 83.2% -7.8%
10+ Years0.7%11%10.3% 9.8% 1.2%
5-10 Years4.5%5.3%0.8% 2.9% 2.4%
2-5 Years5.6%2.7%-2.9% 2.2% 0.5%
Less than 2 years2.2%5.6%3.4% 1.9% 3.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.7% 76.7% -5.0%
Portugal2% 0.5% 1.5%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries4.7% 1.5% 3.2%
Middle East1% 0.1% 0.9%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held17.7% 13.5% 4.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.6% 37.2% -1.6%
Christian43.2% 46.2% -3.0%
Muslim18.8% 6.5% 12.3%
Sikh1% 0.9% 0.1%
Not answered1.3% 6.0% -4.7%

Safety

Is Houndelee Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houndelee Place was 128.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Houndelee Place has the 38th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 296th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,000
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE5 3JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Houndelee Place are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE5 3JU

Average Price
£172,659
Semi-Detached
£172,659
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Houndelee Place

Average Price
£158,788
Semi-Detached
£158,788
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Houndelee PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£150,0002024-11-05 £159,962
7 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£177,0002023-08-18 £196,783
1 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£120,0002021-06-11 £148,874
7 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£167,0002021-05-28 £211,860
3 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£137,0002021-04-30 £171,862
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE5 3JU

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NE5 3JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee67
Retired40
Part-Time Employee39
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family16
Other15
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Unemployed13
Self-Employed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Human health and social work activities13
Manufacturing10
Construction8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Transport and storage7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Other5
Education5
Financial and insurance activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashfield Nursery School
101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
4out of 4 3,442 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre
Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL
3out of 4 3,785 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Newburn Manor Nursery School
Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY
4out of 4 5,045 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL
1out of 4 242 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA
- not rated 322 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN
4out of 4 740 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Primary School
Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ
3out of 4 1,090 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ
3out of 4 1,152 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,198 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road , NE15 7PX
4out of 4 1,487 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Kenton School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
2out of 4 1,873 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Studio West
West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ
3out of 4 2,142 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Callerton Academy
Blandford Street , NE1 3BT
- not rated 4,077 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE
4out of 4 3,755 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN
3out of 4 4,284 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth East Middle School
Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT
3out of 4 4,742 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 1,977 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
NCG
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 4,106 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road , NE15 6AF
2out of 4 2,462 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dame Allan's Senior School
Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ
- not rated 1,506 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hadrian School
Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY
4out of 4 1,671 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW
3out of 4 1,809 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mary Astell Academy
Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW
1out of 4 1,809 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newcastle Bridges School
Drayton Road , NE3 3RU
4out of 4 1,875 yd Academy alternative provision converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
T.J's Catering & Cafe70A Silver Lonnen392 yd
Jade Cantonese Takeaway49 Stamfordham Road430 yd
CostaCosta, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road535 yd
Paradise Garden2 Moulton Court627 yd
Eastend Diner4 Moulton Court628 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BalloonThe Balloon Silver Lonnen261 yd
Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club12 Moulton Court611 yd
Blakelaw Social ClubBlakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way753 yd
Slatyford Tenants Association35 Pooley Road1,063 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fenham Fish Bar21 Stamfordham Road542 yd
A1 Chippy315A Two Ball Lonnen553 yd
Greggs313 Two Ball Lonnen556 yd
Smoked n grill311 Two Ball Lonnen560 yd
Dragon WokDragon Wok, 259 - 261 Two Ball Lonnen583 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road535 yd
Iceland6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road535 yd
Morrisons200 Two Ball Lonnen569 yd
AldiAldi Mckendrick Villas645 yd
Co-opThe Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road1,049 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
English Martyrs Rc Primary School
BEAUFRONT GARDENS
grass pitches312 yd
King George V Playing Field
KIRKHEATON PLACE
grass pitches515 yd
Cowgate Sports Club
MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS
grass pitches562 yd
Men At Work Fitness Centre
271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN
health and fitness suite575 yd
Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed)
Two Ball Lonnen
health and fitness suite629 yd
Hilton Primary Academy
HILTON AVENUE
grass pitches752 yd
Fenham Swimming Pool
FENHAM HALL DRIVE
swimming pool835 yd
Montagu And North Fenham Football Club
POOLEY ROAD
grass pitches1,022 yd
Blakelaw Park
Cragston Avenue
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts1,025 yd
Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed)
Harehills Avenue
health and fitness suite1,070 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed171 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.