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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 43.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 40% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.9% | 48% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 13.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 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 Levels | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 22.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 85.4% | 75.4% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 87.3% | 75.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 75.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houndelee Place was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Houndelee Place has the 45th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 299th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-05 | £160,266 |
| 7 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-08-18 | £196,783 |
| 1 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-06-11 | £148,874 |
| 7 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-05-28 | £211,860 |
| 3 Houndelee Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-04-30 | £171,862 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowgate Primary School Cypress Avenue , Fenham NE4 9SJ | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,939 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,023 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 | 2,524 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 | 542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.J's Catering & Cafe | 70A Silver Lonnen | 392 yd | |
| Jade Cantonese Takeaway | 49 Stamfordham Road | 430 yd | |
| Costa | Costa, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 535 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Moulton Court | 627 yd | |
| Eastend Diner | 4 Moulton Court | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 261 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 611 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 753 yd | |
| Slatyford Tenants Association | 35 Pooley Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 542 yd | |
| A1 Chippy | 315A Two Ball Lonnen | 553 yd | |
| Greggs | 313 Two Ball Lonnen | 556 yd | |
| Smoked n grill | 311 Two Ball Lonnen | 560 yd | |
| Dragon Wok | Dragon Wok, 259 - 261 Two Ball Lonnen | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 535 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 535 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 569 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 645 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, 4 Cedar Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 835 yd |
| Montagu And North Fenham Football Club POOLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 171 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.