Cottage Lane is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3ND 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 Cottage Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3NA, NE5 3LX, NE5 3LY, NE5 3LU, NE5 3NJ, NE5 3JY, NE5 3LT, NE5 3NL, NE5 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3ND is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 46.4% | 44.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 55.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 | 30.2% | 33.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 23.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 22.8% | 24.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 15.0% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 6.9% | -7.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (46.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.8% | 16.8% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -31.6% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 29.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 27.8% | 26.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 24.3% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 20.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around NE5 3ND this area, 43.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 10.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 62.3% | 43.1% | -19.2% | 18.2% | 24.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -22.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.6% | 84.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 90.7% | 89.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 89.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottage Lane was 247.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.4% higher than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cottage Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 94th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cottage Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2019-09-06 | £74,614 |
| 2 Cottage Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2014-08-15 | £97,777 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,643 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowgate Primary School Cypress Avenue , Fenham NE4 9SJ | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,963 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 5,382 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 | 2,786 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 | 395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Centre Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 233 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill & Pizza | 99 Ponteland Road | 544 yd | |
| Dotty in the Kitchen | 88 Ponteland Road | 611 yd | |
| Poppys Takeaway | Poppys Takeaway Unit 10, Wingrove House Ponteland Road | 664 yd | |
| Achellos | 233B Two Ball Lonnen | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balloon | The Balloon Silver Lonnen | 565 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 729 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenham Fish Bar | 21 Stamfordham Road | 297 yd | |
| A1 Chippy | 315A Two Ball Lonnen | 537 yd | |
| Greggs | 313 Two Ball Lonnen | 545 yd | |
| Gourmet Grill | 95A Ponteland Road | 551 yd | |
| Smoked n grill | 311 Two Ball Lonnen | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Mckendrick Villas | 330 yd | |
| Morrisons | 200 Two Ball Lonnen | 367 yd | |
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 850 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowgate Sports Club MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS SPORTS GROUND MCKENDRICK VILLAS | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| English Martyrs Rc Primary School BEAUFRONT GARDENS | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Men At Work Fitness Centre 271-291 271-291 TWO BALL LONNEN | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Seena Health (Ladies Only) (Closed) Two Ball Lonnen | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KIRKHEATON PLACE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Fenham Swimming Pool FENHAM HALL DRIVE | swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Newcastle United Golf Club NUNS MOOR NUNS MOOR PONTELAND ROAD | golf | 866 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.