Rennington Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3LJ 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 Rennington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3LL, NE5 3DX, NE5 3LH, NE5 3LE, NE5 3LD, NE5 3DU, NE5 3LU, NE5 3LN, NE5 3LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE5 3LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 38.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 47.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 30.6% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.1% | 71.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 84.4% | 79.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 16.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 79.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rennington Place was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rennington Place has the 51st lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 370th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Rennington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2022-04-14 | £150,766 |
| 11 Rennington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2021-05-21 | £111,005 |
| 10 Rennington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2020-10-22 | £111,761 |
| 9 Rennington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2019-11-18 | £108,649 |
| 5 Rennington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-12-21 | £142,193 |
NE5 3LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 5,269 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 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilton Primary Academy Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School St Cuthbert's Road , Fenham NE5 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,461 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 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,833 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 | 3,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,430 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 | 4,167 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 | 2,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Cantonese Takeaway | 49 Stamfordham Road | 448 yd | |
| Eastend Diner | 4 Moulton Court | 562 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Moulton Court | 564 yd | |
| Mrs T's Cafe | Blakelaw Library, Blakelaw Neighbourhood Centre Binswood Avenue | 658 yd | |
| Chai Shai | 261 Ponteland Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 525 yd | |
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 577 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 508 yd | |
| Fish Inn | 10 Moulton Court | 551 yd | |
| Bread Machine | 6 Moulton Court | 559 yd | |
| Imperia Pizza Restaurant | 261A Ponteland Road | 678 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | 95A Ponteland Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 438 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 581 yd | |
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 796 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 1,014 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.