Headlam Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 1EB is located in the Byker electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headlam Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2LG, NE6 2AU, NE6 2LW, NE6 2LZ, NE6 1EG, NE6 1EL, NE6 2NW, NE6 1EF, NE6 2EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE6 1EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 NE6 1EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 43.8% | 50.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 28.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 3.9% | -8.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (65.2%) 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 | 38.6% | 40.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 25% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 21.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 NE6 1EB this area, 35.1% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.2% | 35.1% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 22.4% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 70.1% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 75.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 75.1% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 17% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headlam Street was 246.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Headlam Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 95th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Headlam Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2023-06-14 | £99,630 |
| 124 Headlam Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2022-11-28 | £64,489 |
| 122 Headlam Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2018-08-02 | £77,265 |
| 126 Headlam Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2017-06-16 | £87,022 |
| 126 Headlam Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2016-08-03 | £90,890 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raby Street Primary School Gordon Road , Byker NE6 1QH | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolam Street Primary School St Peter's Road , Byker NE6 2BH | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,139 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 213 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Potts Street | 228 yd | |
| Sabor Mediterranean | 234 Shields Road | 275 yd | |
| Double Taste | 215 Shields Road | 304 yd | |
| Al-fardin kitchen | Floor 1, 211 Shields Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 12 yd | |
| Masonic Catering | Newcastle East Masonic Club Corbridge Road | 208 yd | |
| The Grace Inn | 256 Shields Road | 269 yd | |
| Jacksons | Jacksons, 236 Shields Road | 273 yd | |
| Byker And Heaton Union Club | 284 - 290 Shields Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gormans fish and chips | Gormans Fish Shop, 17 Potts Street | 212 yd | |
| Greggs | 209 Shields Road | 306 yd | |
| Gelatorious Desserts | 249 Shields Road | 310 yd | |
| Gelatorious Pizza Parlour | 249 Shields Road | 310 yd | |
| Presto Pizza | 203 Shields Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 258 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 527 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 527 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 621 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 199 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 219 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 946 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 | 6.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.