Linbridge Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 5DQ 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 Linbridge Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 5DR, NE5 5DT, NE5 5DX, NE5 5DY, NE5 2JT, NE5 5DS, NE5 2JS, NE5 5DU, NE5 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 5DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 53.9% | 54.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 39.4% | 45.9% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 33.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 5.4% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 45.9% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 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.
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 25.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 10% | -14.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.3% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 98.4% | 92.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linbridge Drive was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% higher than the Chapel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Linbridge Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Chapel and the 350th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Linbridge Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-06-30 | £137,773 |
| 146 Linbridge Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-05-24 | £125,778 |
| 134 Linbridge Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-07 | £156,679 |
| 148 Linbridge Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-10-05 | £218,783 |
| 142 Linbridge Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2015-09-09 | £132,901 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 5,405 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 | 306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Denton Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | - not rated | 306 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | - not rated | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Hillhead Road , West Denton NE5 1DN | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 954 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 | 574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studio West West Denton Way , West Denton NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 574 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints College West Denton Way , NE5 2SZ | - not rated | 574 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Bedeburn Road , NE5 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel House Middle School Chadderton Drive , West Denton NE5 1EL | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,605 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 | 2,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP | - not rated | 639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's School Hillhead Parkway , West Denton NE5 1DP | - not rated | 639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 899 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Flower | 14 The Burnside | 338 yd | |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Centre | Community Day Centre Hillhead Road | 360 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra Denton | Unit 9 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 428 yd | |
| Dragon City | Dragon Pearl, 124 The Roman Way, West Denton | 434 yd | |
| Coffee on the Corner | 1, Allerdale House Allerdale Drive | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 465 yd | |
| The Peregrine | The Peregrine Hillhead Road | 491 yd | |
| The Hillheads | The Hillheads Counden Road, Westerhope | 1,002 yd | |
| The Bear and Barrel | 8 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 1,077 yd | |
| Westerhope Excelsior Social Club | Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Lab | 42 The Burnside | 310 yd | |
| Dinners Express / Deli Express | 34 The Burnside | 313 yd | |
| Dinners Express West Denton Ltd | 32 The Burnside | 317 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 10 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 428 yd | |
| Gills Fish And Chips | Unit 24 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 555 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 Chapel House Drive, West Denton | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House | 1,046 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Hillhead Parkway Shopping Centre, Chapel House | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Denton Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| West Denton Indoor Bowls Club WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB WEST DENTON INDOOR BOWLS CLUB HILLHEAD ROAD | indoor bowls | 392 yd |
| St. John Vianney Rc Primary School HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Lemington Middle School (Closed) West Denton Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Denton Park Middle School (Closed) Linhope Road | grass pitches | 895 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.