Greenlaw is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 5DE 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 Greenlaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 5EH, NE5 5BS, NE5 5DH, NE5 5ED, NE5 2BS, NE5 2BQ, NE5 5EE, NE5 5BR, NE5 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE5 5DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 44.8% | 49.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 30.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 42.4% | 37.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.2% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 5DE this area, 31.6% 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 31.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 17.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 98.9% | 94.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 94.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenlaw was 180.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.5% higher than the Chapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenlaw has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Chapel and the 201st highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Greenlaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2024-10-25 | £60,189 |
| 30 Greenlaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-04-09 | £77,068 |
| 63 Greenlaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-03-03 | £139,087 |
| 24 Greenlaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-04-25 | £81,518 |
| 39 Greenlaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-09-10 | £140,039 |
NE5 5DE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,226 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 | 597 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood Primary School Broadwood Road , Denton Burn NE15 7TB | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Primary School Maple Close , Lemington NE15 7QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 773 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,555 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 | 3,328 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 | 1,838 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower | 14 The Burnside | 74 yd | |
| Dragon City | Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton | 595 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra Denton | Unit 9 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 613 yd | |
| Jade’s deli and dessert | 69A Southway, West Denton | 705 yd | |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre | Community Day Centre Hillhead Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 712 yd | |
| The Peregrine | The Peregrine Hillhead Road | 777 yd | |
| Lemington Labour Club | Lemington Labour Club Union Hall Road, Lemington | 1,062 yd | |
| Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 1,074 yd | |
| Anne's Kitchen At The Vallum | The Vallum Moorcroft Road, Lemington | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinners Express West Denton Ltd | 32 The Burnside | 87 yd | |
| Dinners Express / Deli Express | 34 The Burnside | 91 yd | |
| Dessert Lab | 42 The Burnside | 96 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 613 yd | |
| Gills Fish And Chips | Unit 24 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 667 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton | 913 yd | |
| Budgens | 701 - 703 West Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD | indoor bowls | 765 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Denton Park Middle School (Closed) Linhope Road | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Broadwood Primary School BROADWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 996 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.