Mitford Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE5 5PS 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 Mitford Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE5 5PR, NE5 5QB, NE5 5JU, NE5 5QD, NE5 5PN, NE5 5PU, NE5 5QE, NE5 5JS, NE5 5HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE5 5PS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.4% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 59.4% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 8.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 40.6% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -8.4% |
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 | 30% | 40.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 25.4% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 16.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 10.7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 37.1% | 39.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 30% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 20.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 14.1% | 6.3% | -7.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 5PS this area, 37.5% 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 12%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 37.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 19.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -21.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 92.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitford Drive was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mitford Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley and the 430th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mitford Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-01-31 | £160,571 |
| 17 Mitford Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2019-07-24 | £141,179 |
| 29 Mitford Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-02-11 | £151,520 |
| 15 Mitford Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-05-23 | £172,923 |
| 34 Mitford Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2013-06-07 | £137,730 |
NE5 5PS 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerhope Primary School Hillhead Road , Westerhope NE5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Bardon Close , Westerhope NE5 4BT | - not rated | 737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Primary School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farne Primary School Marsden Lane , Newbiggin Hall NE5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonside Primary School Bedeburn Road , Westerhope NE5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,059 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 | 674 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbottle Academy Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 9TP | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 2out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,356 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 | 4,085 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 | 3,119 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 | 750 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 1out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House Trust Hexham Road , Walbottle NE15 8HW | 2out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 3,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wicker Chair Coffee House And Bistro | Palatine/1907 Beds, Palatine Buildings Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 224 yd | |
| King Chef | 58 Downend Road, Westerhope | 256 yd | |
| The Coffee Room At Anderson & Garland | Unit 1 Crispin Court, Westerhope | 305 yd | |
| Oli And Joes | 427 - 429 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 316 yd | |
| Spicy China | Unit 26, Westerhope Small Business Park Redburn Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillheads | The Hillheads Counden Road, Westerhope | 187 yd | |
| Westerhope Excelsior Social Club | Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope | 334 yd | |
| West Denton Social Club | West Denton Social Club West Denton Way, West Denton | 704 yd | |
| The Chapel Park Public House | The Chapel Park Hartburn Drive | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam's Pizza | 48 Downend Road, Westerhope | 232 yd | |
| I Fry | 402 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 233 yd | |
| Lotus Chop Suey House | Unit 3, Co-op Buildings Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 244 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza (Westerhope) | 400 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 246 yd | |
| Thompsons Deli | 52A Downend Road, Westerhope | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 615 yd | |
| Londis Chapel Park | Londis Greenway, Chapel Park | 732 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 22 Denton Park Shopping Centre, West Denton | 767 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stamfordham Road, Westerhope | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westerhope School HILLHEAD ROAD | 343 yd | |
| Westerhope Community Centre HILLHEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| St. Marks Rc Primary School BARDON CLOSE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (All Saints Sports Centre) West Denton Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Denton Park Middle School (Closed) Linhope Road | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Westerhope Golf Club WHORLTON GRANGE | golf | 735 yd |
| Gala Field NEWBIGGIN LANE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| West Denton Leisure Centre (Pool And Fitness Centre) WEST DENTON WAY | swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Farne Primary School MARSDEN LANE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Chapel Park Middle School (Closed) Granville Drive | grass pitches | 998 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.