Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3UB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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%	52.9%	2.4%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	49.5%	47.1%	-2.4%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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	29.5%	37.9%	8.4%	37.9%	0.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.6%	42.6%	-3.0%	44.2%	-1.6%
Separated	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8.8%	7.7%	-1.1%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	14%	9.2%	-4.8%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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 (62.7%) 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	28%	30%	2.0%	48.4%	-18.4%
Good health	35.3%	32.7%	-2.6%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	25.2%	24.5%	-0.7%	12.7%	11.8%
Bad health	8.7%	9.5%	0.8%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	1.2%	2.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 3UB this area, 33.7% 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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44%	33.7%	-10.3%	18.2%	15.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	12.8%	-3.3%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.8%	11.2%	1.4%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	9.8%	13.3%	3.5%	5.3%	8.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	10.7%	-0.7%	16.9%	-6.2%
Degree or Similar	4.7%	14.8%	10.1%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	4.1%	3.6%	-0.5%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
White	100%	99.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	99.5%	96.4%	-3.1%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.5%	0.5%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.5%	96.4%	-3.1%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.3%	76.7%	-1.4%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	22.4%	13.5%	8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40%	37.2%	2.8%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	0.9%	6.0%	-5.1%

Safety

Is Gorse Hill Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Hill Way was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gorse Hill Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw and the 281st lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE5 3UB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gorse Hill Way are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3UB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE5 3UB

Average Price
£76,886

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£76,886

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorse Hill Way

Average Price
£107,358

Semi-Detached
£124,252

Terraced
£120,896

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£78,940

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorse Hill WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£50,000	2021-09-10	£55,771
3 Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£66,500	2015-07-22	£83,066
37 Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£68,000	2012-10-10	£92,910
3 Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£82,000	2007-01-04	£89,218
3 Gorse Hill Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£60,000	2005-07-08	£73,734

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE5 3UB

Employment

NE5 3UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE5 3UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	39
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	4out of 4	4,445 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	3out of 4	4,852 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	4out of 4	5,136 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilton Primary Academy Hilton Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3RN	4out of 4	740 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF	2out of 4	821 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL	1out of 4	939 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB	3out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	2out of 4	1,139 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	3out of 4	2,054 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH	4out of 4	2,280 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	2,555 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH	4out of 4	3,650 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE	4out of 4	3,382 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN	3out of 4	3,919 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT	3out of 4	4,248 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	3,109 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	5,070 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF	2out of 4	3,354 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU	4out of 4	1,145 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	1,689 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	1out of 4	1,689 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ	- not rated	2,494 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	4out of 4	2,811 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chai Shai	261 Ponteland Road	360 yd
Eastend Diner	4 Moulton Court	579 yd
Paradise Garden	2 Moulton Court	585 yd
Mrs T's Cafe	Blakelaw Library, Blakelaw Neighbourhood Centre Binswood Avenue	729 yd
Sunrise Chinese Takeaway	1 Etal Way	763 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blakelaw Social Club	Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way	499 yd
Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club	12 Moulton Court	570 yd
Toby Carvery	The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road	939 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Imperia Pizza Restaurant	261A Ponteland Road	338 yd
Fish Inn	10 Moulton Court	570 yd
Bread Machine	6 Moulton Court	575 yd
Aligeez	13B Mallowburn Crescent	827 yd
XLsushi	15 Kyloe Place, Newbiggin Hall	1,015 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spar	3 Etal Way		764 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	136 yd
Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue	health and fitness suite	616 yd
Hilton Primary Academy HILTON AVENUE	grass pitches	739 yd
Kenton Bar Primary School RYAL WALK	grass pitches	781 yd
Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,037 yd
Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,054 yd
St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School BALMAIN ROAD	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	45.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.