Kendal Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2HJ 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 Kendal Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2DR, NE6 2HZ, NE6 2HT, NE6 2HQ, NE6 2DH, NE6 2DW, NE6 2DZ, NE6 1RW, NE6 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 2HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 54.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.8% | -0.9% | 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 2HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 46.1% | 59% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 20.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 3.5% | -9.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 46.5% | 12.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.4% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 17.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 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 2HJ this area, 29.1% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 29.1% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 21.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 12.9% | 0% | -12.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 10.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.3% | 75.2% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 77.5% | 75.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 76.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 17% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Street was 110.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kendal Street has the 46th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 359th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Kendal Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2003-02-28 | £30,728 |
| 19 Kendal Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £5,500 | 2000-09-22 | £16,775 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,521 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 | 3,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,082 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 | 239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 2,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,505 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,069 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 | 4,983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,061 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 | 1,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,377 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 | 1,736 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| University of Newcastle Upon Tyne 6 Kensington Terrace , NE1 7RU | - not rated | 2,394 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RestoLand | 128 Shields Road | 301 yd | |
| Mr TJ's | 78 Shields Road | 312 yd | |
| Bobbys Grill House | 78 Shields Road | 312 yd | |
| Blossom's Cafe | 109 - 113 Shields Road | 334 yd | |
| Tazaj Fresh Chicken | 73 Shields Road | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 22 | 134 Shields Road | 299 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Butchers Arms, 62 - 70 Shields Road | 335 yd | |
| The High Main | 63 Shields Road | 350 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | 204 - 208 Shields Road | 357 yd | |
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Clifford Street | 318 yd | |
| Jordys Burger and Bites | 75 Shields Road | 335 yd | |
| Sauce dragon | 147 - 149 Shields Road | 372 yd | |
| Greggs | 24 Shields Road | 376 yd | |
| momo palace | 7 Heaton Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 460 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Shields Road | 475 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 649 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 837 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 837 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 | 371 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 475 yd | |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 30.8% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.