St Buryan Crescent is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 3XF 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 St Buryan Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 3YG, NE5 3YN, NE5 3YF, NE5 3UZ, NE5 3YL, NE5 3XZ, NE5 3YH, NE5 3XG, NE5 3YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 3XF is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 47.1% | 44.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 55.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 41.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 36.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 15.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 39.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 10.6% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 18.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 11.5% | -11.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 89.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 91.5% | 87.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 87.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Buryan Crescent was 172.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Buryan Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 164th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 St Buryan Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-05-28 | £235,256 |
| 31 St Buryan Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-25 | £245,493 |
| 39 St Buryan Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-21 | £175,464 |
| 5 St Buryan Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-22 | £194,195 |
| 23 St Buryan Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-02 | £197,402 |
NE5 3XF 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 432 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,959 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 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 3,473 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,326 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 | 3,768 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 | 897 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 1,974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway | 1 Etal Way | 614 yd | |
| Chai Shai | 261 Ponteland Road | 663 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 854 yd | |
| Eastend Diner | 4 Moulton Court | 983 yd | |
| Paradise Garden | 2 Moulton Court | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 532 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 892 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aligeez | 13B Mallowburn Crescent | 459 yd | |
| Imperia Pizza Restaurant | 261A Ponteland Road | 659 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Tesco Extra Brunton Lane | 931 yd | |
| Fish Inn | 10 Moulton Court | 974 yd | |
| Bread Machine | 6 Moulton Court | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 3 Etal Way | 606 yd | |
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Bar Primary School RYAL WALK | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School BALMAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.