Craigmillar Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3SN 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 Craigmillar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3SP, NE5 3SL, NE5 3UA, NE5 3SS, NE5 3SF, NE5 3SQ, NE5 3SG, NE5 3UE, NE5 3TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3SN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 55.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 43.5% | 44.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 31.1% | 35.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 37.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 (66.8%) 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 | 33.2% | 39.9% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 3SN this area, 33% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 33% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craigmillar Avenue was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craigmillar Avenue has the 38th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 441st lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Craigmillar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-09-19 | £150,000 |
| 57 Craigmillar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-02-10 | £146,560 |
| 45 Craigmillar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-09-02 | £130,981 |
| 39 Craigmillar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2016-05-06 | £127,561 |
| 43 Craigmillar Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2015-08-28 | £107,056 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE5 3SN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Primary Academy Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 1out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 4out of 4 | 3,764 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 | 3,514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,359 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 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 3,373 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Shai | 261 Ponteland Road | 548 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Etal Way | 579 yd | |
| Eastend Diner | 4 Moulton Court | 657 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Moulton Court | 661 yd | |
| Mrs T's Cafe | Blakelaw Library, Blakelaw Neighbourhood Centre Binswood Avenue | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 551 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 660 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperia Pizza Restaurant | 261A Ponteland Road | 525 yd | |
| Fish Inn | 10 Moulton Court | 652 yd | |
| Bread Machine | 6 Moulton Court | 654 yd | |
| Aligeez | 13B Mallowburn Crescent | 822 yd | |
| XLsushi | 15 Kyloe Place, Newbiggin Hall | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 3 Etal Way | 581 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 244 yd |
| Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Kenton Bar Primary School RYAL WALK | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Farne Primary School MARSDEN LANE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Cheviot Primary School YETHOLM PLACE | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.