Pilton Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 4PP is located in the Denton & Westerhope 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 Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 4PQ, NE5 5HT, NE5 5HE, NE5 5HB, NE5 4AH, NE5 4AD, NE5 5HU, NE5 5HP, NE5 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 4PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.8% | 54.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.2% | 45.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 27% | 36.3% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 40.7% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 39.7% | 38.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 23.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.1% | 96.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilton Road was 353.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.9% higher than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Pilton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 57th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% 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 Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-03-28 | £255,971 |
| 28 Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-01-17 | £183,840 |
| 18 Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2024-03-22 | £180,345 |
| 4 Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-02-13 | £139,109 |
| 59 Pilton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-10-06 | £95,411 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE5 4PP 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%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's RC Primary School Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | - not rated | 436 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton High School West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 855 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 855 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,569 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 | 630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 2,152 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 | 3,743 yd | Academy 16-19 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 | 3,084 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 | 641 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 641 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 641 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linhope PRU Linhope Centre , Linhope Rd NE5 2LW | - not rated | 641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Mug Cafe | Westerhope Post Office, 2 Chatsworth Gardens, Westerhope | 152 yd | |
| Oli And Joes | 427 - 429 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 171 yd | |
| The Wicker Chair Coffee House And Bistro | Palatine/1907 Beds, Palatine Buildings Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 325 yd | |
| The Coffee Room At Anderson & Garland | Unit 1 Crispin Court, Westerhope | 343 yd | |
| Spicy China | Unit 26, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerhope Excelsior Social Club | Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope | 339 yd | |
| The Hillheads | The Hillheads Counden Road, Westerhope | 643 yd | |
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Chop Suey House | Unit 3, Co-op Buildings Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 233 yd | |
| Westerhope Deli | 399 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 250 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza (Westerhope) | 400 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 278 yd | |
| I Fry | 402 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 288 yd | |
| Que’s | 385 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 189 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 469 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 910 yd | |
| Spar | 3 Etal Way | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Marks Rc Primary School BARDON CLOSE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Farne Primary School MARSDEN LANE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Gala Field NEWBIGGIN LANE | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Denton Park Middle School (Closed) Linhope Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Cheviot Primary School YETHOLM PLACE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Westerhope School HILLHEAD ROAD | 811 yd | |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Westerhope Community Centre HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Westerhope Golf Club WHORLTON GRANGE | golf | 972 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 | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.