Heaton Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 1XG 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 Heaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 1XA, NE6 1SA, NE6 1SF, NE6 1XR, NE6 1AA, NE6 1DT, NE6 1XQ, NE6 1SD, NE6 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 1XG is primarily male, with 56% 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 | 50.9% | 44% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 56% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 1XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 57.1% | 61% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 19.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 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 | 39.8% | 34.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 37.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 30.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93% | 81.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 93.6% | 83.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 82.2% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaton Place was 145.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heaton Place has the 41st highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 212th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Heaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2019-05-10 | £150,152 |
| 36 Heaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-09-12 | £154,413 |
| 34 Heaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2008-05-08 | £146,660 |
| 34 Heaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2005-06-17 | £168,295 |
| 34 Heaton Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2002-08-09 | £106,698 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 1XG 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,188 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 | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,466 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 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raby Street Primary School Gordon Road , Byker NE6 1QH | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,453 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 | 3,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,847 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 | 1,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,646 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 | 990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Newcastle High School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DS | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Lounge | 5 Heaton Road | 56 yd | |
| Chillies /Spice 14 | Ground Floor, 10 Heaton Road | 97 yd | |
| Brek-E | Ground Floor, 10 Heaton Road | 97 yd | |
| Admiral | Admiral, 210 - 216 Shields Road | 107 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | Jj's Cafe, 16 Heaton Road | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Liberal Club | 25 Heaton Road | 73 yd | |
| Newcastle RAOB Club And Institute | 22 - 26 Heaton Road | 86 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | 204 - 208 Shields Road | 100 yd | |
| Raby Hotel | 192 Shields Road | 135 yd | |
| Bar 22 | 134 Shields Road | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| momo palace | 7 Heaton Road | 52 yd | |
| Sauce dragon | 147 - 149 Shields Road | 55 yd | |
| Adana Pizza | 20 Heaton Road | 101 yd | |
| Presto Pizza | 203 Shields Road | 157 yd | |
| Greggs | 209 Shields Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 222 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 237 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 481 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 514 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 554 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 | 223 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 631 yd | |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 933 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.