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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.8% | 43.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 58.2% | 56.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.3% | 72.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 34.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 14.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 55.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.6% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 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 Levels | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 64% | 23.6% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0.6% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.3% | 82.1% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 77% | 78.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 78.8% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-11-19 | £288,295 |
| 1 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-09-01 | £169,942 |
| 9 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-11-27 | £415,261 |
| 6 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-09-03 | £362,963 |
| 2 Rosalind Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-01-31 | £364,296 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 177 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiln | 4 Hume Street | 45 yd | |
| Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen | 1 Ford Street | 46 yd | |
| Northern Rye | 4 Riverside Walk | 48 yd | |
| Di Meos Riverside Ltd | 1 Riverside Walk | 86 yd | |
| Miso Newcastle | Ford Street Byker | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyne Bar | 1 Maling Street | 171 yd | |
| The Hooch | 81 Quayside | 223 yd | |
| Cumberland Arms | Cumberland Arms James Place Street | 306 yd | |
| The Cluny | The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Byker | 310 yd | |
| Billy Bootleggers | Billy Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dont You Know Im Loco | Billy Bootleggers , Arch 2 Stepney Bank | 434 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Clifford Street | 452 yd | |
| Greggs | 24 Shields Road | 493 yd | |
| Desserts Delivered Ltd | Unit 11, Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate Hawick Crescent | 613 yd | |
| Jordys Burger and Bites | 75 Shields Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 484 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Turner Court Stoddart Street | 845 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 998 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 1 Falconar Street | 1,016 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 104 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 812 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 pool | 921 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 pool | 1,050 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.