Raby Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2BY 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 Raby Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2DL, NE6 2FS, NE6 2BG, NE6 2LE, NE6 1QZ, NE6 2FT, NE6 2EL, NE6 2AR, NE6 2FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 2BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 57% | 47.8% | -9.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 43% | 52.2% | 9.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 43.3% | 53.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 27.9% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 9.4% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 12% | 5.7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.3% | 53.3% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 22% | 17.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -15.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 2BY this area, 35.2% 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 | 47.9% | 35.2% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 32.6% | 29.4% | 2.5% | 30.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 58.7% | -31.9% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 91.9% | 61.2% | -30.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 16.7% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% | 2.7% | 18.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 61.2% | -30.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 15.2% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.6% | 76.7% | -38.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 37.8% | 13.5% | 24.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raby Street was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raby Street has the 54th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 326th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Raby Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-09-25 | £90,372 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 2BY 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 57 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 472 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,633 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,345 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 | 1,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,980 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Foundation special school | 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 | 292 yd | |
| Yard Food | Cake Stories, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 296 yd | |
| Studio 28 Patisserie | Unit 2, Cobblestone Court Hoults Estate Walker Road | 399 yd | |
| Admiral | Admiral, 210 - 216 Shields Road | 540 yd | |
| Sabor Mediterranean | 234 Shields Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 93 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 351 yd | |
| 2knives kitchen | Unit 43, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 378 yd | |
| Full Circle Brew Co | 167 Walker Road | 416 yd | |
| St Peters Social Club And Institute | St Peters Social Club And Institute Ltd, 377 Walker Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locked and Loaded | The Clay Shed, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 378 yd | |
| Desserts Delivered Ltd | Unit 11, Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate Hawick Crescent | 527 yd | |
| Gormans fish and chips | Gormans Fish Shop, 17 Potts Street | 562 yd | |
| Sauce dragon | 147 - 149 Shields Road | 575 yd | |
| Presto Pizza | 203 Shields Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 569 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 762 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 865 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 882 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 291 yd | |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 851 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.