Radcliffe Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3LN 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 Radcliffe Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3LL, NE5 3LD, NE5 3LT, NE5 3LS, NE5 3LJ, NE5 3LU, NE5 3LR, NE5 3DX, NE5 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE5 3LN 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 Radcliffe Place was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radcliffe Place has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 365th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Radcliffe Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-06-17 | £202,835 |
| 6 Radcliffe Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-10-22 | £114,955 |
| 3 Radcliffe Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2018-01-04 | £155,652 |
| 3 Radcliffe Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2013-05-23 | £110,196 |
| 2 Radcliffe Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-04-06 | £179,709 |
NE5 3LN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 5,465 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 School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montagu Community Full Service School Moorview Crescent , NE5 3HY | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montagu Infant School Moorview Crescent , NE5 3HY | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Community 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 | 2,210 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,089 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 | 2,945 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 | 149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 474 yd | |
| Eastend Diner | 4 Moulton Court | 603 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Moulton Court | 607 yd | |
| Chai Shai | 261 Ponteland Road | 635 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza | 99 Ponteland Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 563 yd | |
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 678 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 512 yd | |
| Fish Inn | 10 Moulton Court | 590 yd | |
| Bread Machine | 6 Moulton Court | 600 yd | |
| Imperia Pizza Restaurant | 261A Ponteland Road | 631 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | 95A Ponteland Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 379 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 595 yd | |
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 896 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 957 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.