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Rosalind Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 1LJ is located in the Byker electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 2015-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NE6 1LG, NE6 1LZ, NE6 1LU, NE6 1LX, NE6 1LT, NE6 1LP, NE1 2AH, NE1 2BA, NE1 2BN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 1LJ is primarily male, with 56.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female41.8%43.3%1.5% 51.0% -7.7%
Male58.2%56.7%-1.5% 49.0% 7.7%

Partnership Status

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 1LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single69.3%72.7%3.4% 37.9% 34.8%
Married: Opposite sex18%14.9%-3.1% 44.2% -29.3%
Married: Same sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated2.2%1.4%-0.8% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced7.5%7.5%0.0% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed3.1%1.4%-1.7% 6.1% -4.7%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.6%55.8%6.2% 48.4% 7.4%
Good health32%31.3%-0.7% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health12.1%8.6%-3.5% 12.7% -4.1%
Bad health4.3%4%-0.3% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health2%0.3%-1.7% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 1LJ this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.7%5.2%-11.5% 18.2% -13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.6%4%-5.6% 9.6% -5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.2%7.5%-1.7% 13.4% -5.9%
Apprenticeship2.6%2.9%0.3% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.8%15.9%4.1% 16.9% -1.0%
Degree or Similar40.4%64%23.6% 33.8% 30.2%
Other9.6%0.6%-9.0% 2.8% -2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2%1%-1.0% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian3.5%2%-1.5% 3.1% -1.1%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian2.7%0.3%-2.4% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African6.3%6.3%0.0% 2.5% 3.8%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.8%1%0.2% 0.5% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.5%0.1% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.5%0.1% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.8%1.5%0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
White79.3%82.1%2.8% 81.4% 0.7%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab2%1.3%-0.7% 0.6% 0.7%
Other1.6%2.8%1.2% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77%78.2%1.2% 83.2% -5.0%
European Union5.1%9.9%4.8% 6.1% 3.8%
Rest of Europe1.2%1%-0.2% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa7%3.8%-3.2% 2.7% 1.1%
Middle East and Asia8.6%5.3%-3.3% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%1.8%0.6% 1.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK75%78.8%3.8% 83.2% -4.4%
10+ Years2.7%7.4%4.7% 9.8% -2.4%
5-10 Years6.6%4.3%-2.3% 2.9% 1.4%
2-5 Years10.2%6.4%-3.8% 2.2% 4.2%
Less than 2 years5.5%3.1%-2.4% 1.9% 1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.9% 76.7% 0.2%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy2.8% 0.6% 2.2%
Portugal2% 0.5% 1.5%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Other EU countries3.3% 1.5% 1.8%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held9.1% 13.5% -4.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion61.2% 37.2% 24.0%
Christian24.7% 46.2% -21.5%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim6.1% 6.5% -0.4%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Rosalind Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosalind Place was 321.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rosalind Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 77th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,000
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE6 1LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rosalind Place are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newcastle Upon Tyne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE6 1LJ

Average Price
£283,822
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£336,801
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£270,578
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rosalind Place

Average Price
£282,505
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£348,030
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£268,463
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rosalind PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£256,0002021-11-19 £288,295
1 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£147,5002021-09-01 £169,942
9 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£340,0002020-11-27 £415,261
6 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Terraced, an established residential building
£285,0002020-09-03 £362,963
2 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£285,0002020-01-31 £364,296
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE6 1LJ

Employment

NE6 1LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of student residents living in NE6 1LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee177
Part-Time Employee36
Student (economically inactive)34
Self-Employed33
Retired19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Other11
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Unemployed6

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities33
Human health and social work activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Education14
Other11
Transport and storage9
Information and communication7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Manufacturing7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Financial and insurance activities5
Administrative and support service activities4
Construction3
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ
4out of 4 2,021 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD
4out of 4 3,086 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashfield Nursery School
101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR
4out of 4 3,195 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre
Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL
3out of 4 3,584 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hotspur Primary School
Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA
3out of 4 696 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Byker Primary School
Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT
4out of 4 737 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Shieldfield Green , NE2 1XA
3out of 4 876 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX
- not rated 1,173 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS
- not rated 1,353 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North East Futures UTC
Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS
- not rated 1,926 yd University technical college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Callerton Academy
Blandford Street , NE1 3BT
- not rated 2,491 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP
1out of 4 2,585 yd Academy sponsor led - Mixed More About School
Benfield School
Benfield Road , NE6 4NU
3out of 4 3,008 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW
3out of 4 3,294 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosforth Central Middle School
Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN
3out of 4 4,917 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE
4out of 4 4,933 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gateshead College
Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE
- not rated 926 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
NCG
Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA
- not rated 2,654 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 4,835 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University of Northumbria At Newcastle
Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST
- not rated 1,256 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX
- not rated 1,669 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newcastle Preparatory School
6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH
- not rated 1,676 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY
- not rated 1,781 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU
- not rated 1,957 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Kiln4 Hume Street45 yd
Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen1 Ford Street46 yd
Northern Rye4 Riverside Walk48 yd
Di Meos Riverside Ltd1 Riverside Walk86 yd
Miso NewcastleFord Street Byker125 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Tyne Bar1 Maling Street171 yd
The Hooch81 Quayside223 yd
Cumberland ArmsCumberland Arms James Place Street306 yd
The ClunyThe Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Byker310 yd
Billy BootleggersBilly Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank434 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dont You Know Im LocoBilly Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank434 yd
KFCKfc Clifford Street452 yd
Greggs24 Shields Road493 yd
Desserts Delivered LtdUnit 11, Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate Hawick Crescent613 yd
Jordys Burger and Bites75 Shields Road638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
MorrisonsMorrisons Shields Road484 yd
TescoUnit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street845 yd
Iceland264 - 282 Shields Road998 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street1,016 yd
Kingdom Life Community GroceryHeaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Elite Physique Gym (Closed)
Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street
health and fitness suite104 yd
City Stadium (Closed)
Warwick Street
grass pitches702 yd
Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed)
St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool775 yd
Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed)
Quayside
health and fitness suite812 yd
Gibson Street Centre (Closed)
New Bridge Street
826 yd
East End Pool & Library
EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool921 yd
Byker Community Centre
BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET
1,024 yd
Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed)
Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,050 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed210 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed30.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.