Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.5%	1.2%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	49.7%	48.5%	-1.2%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 vicinity of NE5 5AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.4%	33.3%	0.9%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	51.7%	0.9%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	9.7%	8.1%	-1.6%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	5.5%	3.8%	-1.7%	6.1%	-2.3%

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	39.7%	44%	4.3%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	16.6%	11.4%	-5.2%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	5.5%	5.7%	0.2%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	1%	1.7%	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.2%	13.7%	-11.5%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.4%	17.5%	-3.9%	9.6%	7.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	15.8%	-6.0%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	9%	4.4%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.8%	7.9%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	21.8%	7.9%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.1%	-0.8%
Black African	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.5%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.6%	95.9%	-1.7%	81.4%	14.5%
Arab	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	97.9%	95.6%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	95.6%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Middle East	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	53%	46.2%	6.8%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Hillhead Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillhead Drive was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% higher than the Chapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hillhead Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Chapel and the 396th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE5 5AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Hillhead Drive are based on 45 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 Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE5 5AT

Average Price
£155,751

Semi-Detached
£136,261

Terraced
£166,723

Detached
£176,394

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillhead Drive

Average Price
£165,833

Semi-Detached
£165,847

Terraced
£171,658

Detached
£139,398

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillhead DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-10-31	£139,295
20 Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2021-09-16	£165,836
2 Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£124,500	2020-01-29	£166,399
30 Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2019-03-04	£166,384
48 Hillhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2017-11-17	£82,647

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE5 5AT

Employment

NE5 5AT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	9
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	11
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY	4out of 4	2,067 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN	3out of 4	309 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN	4out of 4	328 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS	4out of 4	872 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH	3out of 4	993 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE	3out of 4	1,354 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ	3out of 4	1,042 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP	- not rated	2,239 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX	4out of 4	2,849 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ	4out of 4	3,563 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH	4out of 4	3,786 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,020 yd	Academy 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	2,386 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	1,398 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW	1out of 4	1,398 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW	2out of 4	1,940 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY	4out of 4	3,538 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ	- not rated	4,020 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
Dragon City	Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton	187 yd
West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre	Community Day Centre Hillhead Road	218 yd
Coffee on the Corner	1, Allerdale House Allerdale Drive	530 yd
May Flower	14 The Burnside	627 yd
Raj-Bari Restaurant	7 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Peregrine	The Peregrine Hillhead Road	76 yd
West Denton Social Club	West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton	820 yd
The Bear and Barrel	8 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House	828 yd
Lemington Labour Club	Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington	873 yd
Blutcher & District Social Club	Blucher And District Social Club Hexham Road	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dinners Express West Denton Ltd	32 The Burnside	630 yd
Dinners Express / Deli Express	34 The Burnside	634 yd
Dessert Lab	42 The Burnside	637 yd
Chapel Chippy	3 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House	815 yd
Greggs	Unit 10 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton	822 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton	217 yd
Heron Foods	1 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House	806 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House	842 yd
Morrisons	Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton	962 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD	indoor bowls	233 yd
West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	250 yd
St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	331 yd
Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road	grass pitches	440 yd
West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	901 yd
West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY	swimming pool	1,023 yd
Valley View Pavilion VALLEY VIEW	grass pitches	1,067 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	68.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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