Brinkburn Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2DH 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 Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2DR, NE6 2DZ, NE6 2DW, NE6 2HZ, NE6 2HJ, NE6 2DQ, NE6 2HT, NE6 2HQ, NE6 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 2DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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 | 49.7% | 65.6% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 19.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 7.6% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 37.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.5% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 15.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 12% | 6.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 2DH this area, 37.6% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 37.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 91.1% | 79.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 89.8% | 77.1% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 77.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brinkburn Street was 266.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brinkburn Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 115th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2023-09-29 | £99,161 |
| 15 Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-04-19 | £56,897 |
| 13 Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-01-29 | £99,955 |
| 11 Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2015-08-07 | £85,021 |
| 11 Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2010-09-30 | £105,188 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,018 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 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,577 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,140 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 | 4,982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,068 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 | 1,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 1,794 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RestoLand | 128 Shields Road | 284 yd | |
| Admiral | Admiral, 210 - 216 Shields Road | 308 yd | |
| Blossom's Cafe | 109 - 113 Shields Road | 311 yd | |
| Mr TJ's | 78 Shields Road | 320 yd | |
| Bobbys Grill House | 78 Shields Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 22 | 134 Shields Road | 281 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | 204 - 208 Shields Road | 303 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 317 yd | |
| Raby Hotel | 192 Shields Road | 324 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 62 - 70 Shields Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce dragon | 147 - 149 Shields Road | 326 yd | |
| Jordys Burger and Bites | 75 Shields Road | 337 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Clifford Street | 359 yd | |
| momo palace | 7 Heaton Road | 388 yd | |
| Presto Pizza | 203 Shields Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 393 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 511 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 611 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 767 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 767 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 | 302 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 421 yd | |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 94.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.