Avondale Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2ER is located in the Byker electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2EQ, NE6 2DY, NE6 2EA, NE6 2EJ, NE6 2FT, NE6 2EL, NE6 2EN, NE6 2PW, NE6 1EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 2ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 46.2% | 55.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 25.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 2ER this area, 33.9% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 33.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 87.5% | 71.5% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 86% | 69.5% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 16.6% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 69.7% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road was 290.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avondale Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 73rd highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Avondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2014-02-13 | £75,472 |
| 166 Avondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2011-02-11 | £36,068 |
| 162 Avondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2009-03-25 | £52,906 |
| 160 Avondale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £16,000 | 2002-07-02 | £33,449 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,143 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 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,488 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 | 198 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raby Street Primary School Gordon Road , Byker NE6 1QH | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolam Street Primary School St Peter's Road , Byker NE6 2BH | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,693 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 | 3,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,902 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 | 312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,348 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 Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 59 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Potts Street | 465 yd | |
| Sabor Mediterranean | 234 Shields Road | 547 yd | |
| Yard Food | Cake Stories, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 560 yd | |
| Geordie Bellas | 257 Shields Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 260 yd | |
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 278 yd | |
| Masonic Catering | Newcastle East Masonic Club Corbridge Road | 477 yd | |
| Byker And Heaton Union Club | 284 - 290 Shields Road | 534 yd | |
| The Grace Inn | 256 Shields Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pizza | Pizza Corner, 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 411 yd | |
| Golden Pizza Walker | 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 411 yd | |
| Gormans fish and chips | Gormans Fish Shop, 17 Potts Street | 460 yd | |
| Pizza stop | 271B Shields Road | 570 yd | |
| Gelatorious Desserts | 249 Shields Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 528 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 725 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 725 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 816 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 53 yd | |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.