West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4NF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 4NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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	57.8%	55.2%	-2.6%	51.0%	4.2%
Male	42.2%	44.8%	2.6%	49.0%	-4.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NE5 4NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	48.8%	47.7%	-1.1%	37.9%	9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	21.6%	21.4%	-0.2%	44.2%	-22.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	9.6%	15.5%	5.9%	9.1%	6.4%
Widowed	17.6%	11.8%	-5.8%	6.1%	5.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.6%	30.5%	-5.1%	48.4%	-17.9%
Good health	27.7%	40.8%	13.1%	33.6%	7.2%
Fair health	17.5%	18.1%	0.6%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	14.5%	8.5%	-6.0%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	1.2%	0.9%

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 4NF this area, 36.5% 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44.8%	36.5%	-8.3%	18.2%	18.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	12.6%	-5.8%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	13.1%	1.5%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	11.3%	0.1%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	7.2%	14%	6.8%	33.8%	-19.8%
Other	4%	7.2%	3.2%	2.8%	4.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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)
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	2.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.7%	93.3%	-3.4%	81.4%	11.9%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	94.7%	92.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	2.3%	3.9%	1.6%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	91.5%	-3.2%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	3%	1.1%	-1.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.9%	76.7%	-6.8%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	25.5%	13.5%	12.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.4%	37.2%	6.2%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is West Thorp Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Thorp was 288.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.0% higher than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Thorp has the 7th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 76th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE5 4NF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 10/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very 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 West Thorp are based on 26 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 West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4NF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE5 4NF

Average Price
£45,905

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£45,905

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Thorp

Average Price
£93,552

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£96,155

Detached
£127,776

Flats/Maisonettes
£46,499

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West ThorpStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
124 West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£42,000	2022-01-13	£46,079
124 West Thorp, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£42,000	2008-01-18	£45,795

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE5 4NF

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in NE5 4NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Looking after home or family	17
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	8
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	9
Other	5
Manufacturing	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Education	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR	- not rated	4,262 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	3out of 4	4,302 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT	- not rated	4,905 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG	- not rated	427 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG	3out of 4	427 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's RC Primary School Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT	- not rated	434 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT	3out of 4	434 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB	3out of 4	448 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ	3out of 4	488 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,598 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,598 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ	- not rated	1,598 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU	- not rated	2,092 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB	- not rated	457 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW	- not rated	1,416 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH	- not rated	1,696 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL	- not rated	2,576 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS	- not rated	2,806 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	4,335 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	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	3,856 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	3out of 4	1,424 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	- not rated	1,424 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	- not rated	1,424 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linhope PRU Linhope Centre , Linhope Rd NE5 2LW	- not rated	1,424 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP	- not rated	2,144 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gormans Fish And Chips	Unit 1, Mayfair House Redburn Road	542 yd
Sylvia's Lunchbox	Unit 14, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road	559 yd
Eastern Star Chinese Takeaway	3 Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall	563 yd
Spicy China	Unit 26, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road	632 yd
The Coffee Room At Anderson & Garland	Unit 1 Crispin Court, Westerhope	709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Westerhope Excelsior Social Club	Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope		1,088 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bunty's Chip Stop	Unit 4 Trevelyan Drive, Newbiggin Hall	77 yd
Planet Pizza	Unit 2 Bedeburn Foot, Newbiggin Hall	332 yd
Fatboyz Takeaway	Unit 15, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road	564 yd
Rao Balti House	Unit 13, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road	657 yd
XLsushi	15 Kyloe Place, Newbiggin Hall	732 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar	3 Etal Way	905 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stamfordham Road, Westerhope	906 yd
Asda	Asda Stamfordham Road, Westerhope	1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gala Field NEWBIGGIN LANE	grass pitches	267 yd
Cheviot Primary School YETHOLM PLACE	grass pitches	428 yd
St. Marks Rc Primary School BARDON CLOSE	grass pitches	458 yd
Farne Primary School MARSDEN LANE	grass pitches	862 yd
Westerhope Golf Club WHORLTON GRANGE	golf	862 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	23.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	38.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	38.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.64 Mbit/s

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