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 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%.

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 | £159,962 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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.