The Fellway is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 5BY 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 The Fellway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 5AY, NE5 5BU, NE5 5DA, NE5 5EA, NE5 5BX, NE5 5EB, NE5 5AB, NE5 5DY, NE5 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 5BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 33.5% | 47% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 33.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 39% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 19.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 12.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 21.3% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 18.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 93.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 94.2% | 95.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fellway was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% higher than the Chapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Fellway has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Chapel and the 360th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 The Fellway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,250 | 2022-10-19 | £189,279 |
| 5 The Fellway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-08-25 | £149,867 |
| 28 The Fellway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-07-21 | £197,356 |
| 10 The Fellway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2017-07-17 | £219,599 |
| 30 The Fellway, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-12-21 | £173,340 |
NE5 5BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 340 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knop Law Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1DS | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milecastle Primary School Hillhead Parkway , Chapel House NE5 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 883 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,510 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 | 3,683 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 | 2,092 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton | 239 yd | |
| May Flower | 14 The Burnside | 294 yd | |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre | Community Day Centre Hillhead Road | 417 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra Denton | Unit 9 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 670 yd | |
| Coffee on the Corner | 1, Allerdale House Allerdale Drive | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peregrine | The Peregrine Hillhead Road | 414 yd | |
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 718 yd | |
| Lemington Labour Club | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinners Express West Denton Ltd | 32 The Burnside | 303 yd | |
| Dinners Express / Deli Express | 34 The Burnside | 309 yd | |
| Dessert Lab | 42 The Burnside | 314 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 670 yd | |
| Gills Fish And Chips | Unit 24 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton | 553 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD | indoor bowls | 450 yd |
| St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 811 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.