Histon Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3TR 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 Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3TH, NE5 3TP, NE5 3SX, NE5 3TN, NE5 3TJ, NE5 3TW, NE5 3SY, NE5 3TX, NE5 3SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3TR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 50.5% | 54.7% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.3% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 26.8% | 28.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 47.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.9% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 25.9% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 28.6% | 16.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97% | 95.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 96% | 81.9% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 81.5% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 11.4% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Histon Court was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Histon Court has the 9th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 128th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-10-10 | £176,454 |
| 3 Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-12-16 | £155,444 |
| 7 Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-11-03 | £154,882 |
| 8 Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2014-09-26 | £140,867 |
| 2 Histon Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2012-06-12 | £213,418 |
NE5 3TR 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Primary School Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilton Primary Academy Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN | - not rated | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | - not rated | 702 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 773 yd | Community 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 | 730 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 971 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 3,174 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 | 2,970 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,097 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 | 2,974 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 | 993 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linhope PRU Linhope Centre , Linhope Rd NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs T's Cafe | Blakelaw Library, Blakelaw Neighbourhood Centre Binswood Avenue | 465 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Moulton Court | 472 yd | |
| Eastend Diner | 4 Moulton Court | 473 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 1, West Denton Retail Park West Denton Way, West Denton | 566 yd | |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Etal Way | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 353 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Machine | 6 Moulton Court | 475 yd | |
| Fish Inn | 10 Moulton Court | 482 yd | |
| XLsushi | 15 Kyloe Place, Newbiggin Hall | 701 yd | |
| Imperia Pizza Restaurant | 261A Ponteland Road | 749 yd | |
| Que’s | 385 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 702 yd | |
| Spar | 3 Etal Way | 750 yd | |
| Lidl | 6A, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 958 yd | |
| Iceland | 6B, Saint James Retail Park Stamfordham Road | 958 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Farne Primary School MARSDEN LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Slatyford Playing Fields Burdale Avenue | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Cheviot Primary School YETHOLM PLACE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Tyneside Badminton Centre BOWNESS ROAD | 1,031 yd | |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.