Westgarth is in Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 4PL is located in the Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westgarth, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 4PJ, NE5 4NY, NE5 4NX, NE5 4JL, NE5 4PH, NE5 4PA, NE5 4JN, NE5 4PB, NE5 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 4PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.8% | 53.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 20.6% | 24.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 50.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 27.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -20.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 45.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 18.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 4PL this area, 29.2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 29.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgarth was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blakelaw average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Westgarth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-10-10 | £150,945 |
| 204 Westgarth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2020-11-27 | £180,779 |
| 182 Westgarth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-07-05 | £213,126 |
| 204 Westgarth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-05-26 | £218,595 |
| 188 Westgarth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-06-21 | £227,895 |
NE5 4PL 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 4PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 3,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT | - not rated | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Primary School Yetholm Place , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4EB | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,058 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 | 4,535 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 4,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia's Lunchbox | Unit 14, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 357 yd | |
| Gormans Fish And Chips | Unit 1, Mayfair House Redburn Road | 365 yd | |
| Spicy China | Unit 26, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 427 yd | |
| The Coffee Room At Anderson & Garland | Unit 1 Crispin Court, Westerhope | 496 yd | |
| The Wicker Chair Coffee House And Bistro | Palatine/1907 Beds, Palatine Buildings Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillheads | The Hillheads Counden Road, Westerhope | 916 yd | |
| Westerhope Excelsior Social Club | Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Pizza | Unit 2 Bedeburn Foot, Newbiggin Hall | 346 yd | |
| Fatboyz Takeaway | Unit 15, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 361 yd | |
| Rao Balti House | Unit 13, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 437 yd | |
| Bunty's Chip Stop | Unit 4 Trevelyan Drive, Newbiggin Hall | 477 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza (Westerhope) | 400 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 916 yd | |
| Londis Chapel Park | Londis Greenway, Chapel Park | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gala Field NEWBIGGIN LANE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Westerhope Golf Club WHORLTON GRANGE | golf | 457 yd |
| St. Marks Rc Primary School BARDON CLOSE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Westerhope Community Centre HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Cheviot Primary School YETHOLM PLACE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Westerhope School HILLHEAD ROAD | 854 yd | |
| Farne Primary School MARSDEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.