Carville Rise is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 1EF is located in the Byker electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carville Rise, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 1EG, NE6 2AU, NE6 1EL, NE6 1EB, NE6 2LG, NE6 2DW, NE6 2DZ, NE6 2EF, NE6 2FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 1EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 54.4% | 54.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 NE6 1EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 44.4% | 52.2% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 26.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 21.2% | 10.3% | -10.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 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 | 35.7% | 47% | 11.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 26.5% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 13.2% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around NE6 1EF this area, 36% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.5% | 36% | -18.5% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 18.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.2% | 72.3% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 69.9% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 69% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.9% | 76.7% | -36.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carville Rise was 153.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carville Rise has the 39th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 199th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Carville Rise, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2015-03-27 | £77,398 |
| 78 Carville Rise, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2014-10-17 | £53,832 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 1EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,211 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 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,533 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 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raby Street Primary School Gordon Road , Byker NE6 1QH | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolam Street Primary School St Peter's Road , Byker NE6 2BH | - not rated | 638 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 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,482 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 | 3,166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 5,276 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 | 1,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,725 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 | 558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 2,243 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 Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 217 yd | |
| Sabor Mediterranean | 234 Shields Road | 335 yd | |
| Admiral | Admiral, 210 - 216 Shields Road | 336 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Potts Street | 347 yd | |
| Al-fardin kitchen | Floor 1, 211 Shields Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 130 yd | |
| Masonic Catering | Newcastle East Masonic Club Corbridge Road | 296 yd | |
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 305 yd | |
| Raby Hotel | 192 Shields Road | 327 yd | |
| Jacksons | Jacksons, 236 Shields Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gormans fish and chips | Gormans Fish Shop, 17 Potts Street | 327 yd | |
| Presto Pizza | 203 Shields Road | 371 yd | |
| Greggs | 209 Shields Road | 377 yd | |
| Sauce dragon | 147 - 149 Shields Road | 383 yd | |
| Gelatorious Desserts | 249 Shields Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 337 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 651 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 651 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 664 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 221 yd | |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.2% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.