Clifford Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2DA 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 Clifford Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2ED, NE6 2EB, NE6 2DB, NE6 2DD, NE6 2AX, NE6 2SU, NE6 2FW, NE6 2EA, NE6 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 2DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 2DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 40.4% | 43.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 27.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 10.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 17.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 34.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 26.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 23.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2DA this area, 30.2% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53% | 30.2% | -22.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 21.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 82.3% | -14.3% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 96.2% | 81.9% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 81.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifford Road was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifford Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 348th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clifford Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2002-11-22 | £117,567 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE6 2DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 2DA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Education | 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 | 780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,744 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 Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2TX | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Walker Church of England Primary School Lancefield Avenue , Walker NE6 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,063 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 341 yd | |
| Craving Asian | 154 Benson Road | 636 yd | |
| Royal Sky Chinese Takeaway | 67 - 69 Monkchester Road | 660 yd | |
| Yard Food | Cake Stories, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 674 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Potts Street | 717 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 | 431 yd | |
| St Peters Social Club And Institute | St Peters Social Club And Institute Ltd, 377 Walker Road | 525 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 540 yd | |
| Full Circle Brew Co | 167 Walker Road | 688 yd | |
| 2knives kitchen | Unit 43, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pizza | Pizza Corner, 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 135 yd | |
| Golden Pizza Walker | 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 135 yd | |
| THE DESSERTS PARLOUR | 154 Benson Road | 636 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 231 Welbeck Road | 647 yd | |
| Gills Fish Bar | 438 Welbeck Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 669 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 802 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 931 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 336 yd | |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.