Canterbury Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2JD 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 Canterbury Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2JE, NE6 2JB, NE6 2JA, NE6 2SE, NE6 2HX, NE6 2SD, NE6 2HY, NE6 2JH, NE6 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 2JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 45.9% | 59.6% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 20.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 4.3% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 32.7% | 33.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 18.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 2JD this area, 29.7% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 29.7% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 18% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.6% | 82% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 92.4% | 85.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Street was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Street has the 48th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 354th highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Canterbury Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-08-06 | £65,431 |
| 44 Canterbury Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2024-08-22 | £47,018 |
| 62 Canterbury Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-10-03 | £60,317 |
| 33 Canterbury Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2022-11-11 | £43,154 |
| 53 Canterbury Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2022-03-16 | £58,758 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Primary School Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 2out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolam Street Primary School St Peter's Road , Byker NE6 2BH | - not rated | 827 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 | 1,563 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,822 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 | 2,557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 5,024 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 5,370 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 | 655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craving Asian | 154 Benson Road | 102 yd | |
| Tams Chop Suey House | Tams Chop Suey House, 474 Welbeck Road | 283 yd | |
| Fossway Tandoori | 118 Roman Avenue | 374 yd | |
| The Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 653 yd | |
| CHOP-OOO Lounge | Fossway | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 740 yd | |
| Byker And Heaton Union Club | 284 - 290 Shields Road | 806 yd | |
| The Lord Clyde | 277 - 281 Shields Road | 807 yd | |
| PTE Social Club | Pte Social Club Millers Road | 833 yd | |
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DESSERTS PARLOUR | 154 Benson Road | 102 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 231 Welbeck Road | 182 yd | |
| Gills Fish Bar | 438 Welbeck Road | 210 yd | |
| Crumbs | 271 Welbeck Road | 253 yd | |
| Spice Fisheries | 327 Welbeck Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 231 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 753 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 753 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 653 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 yd |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Walker Activity Dome WALKER ACTIVITY DOME WALKER ACTIVITY DOME WHARRIER STREET | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 990 yd |
| Wharrier Street Primary School (Closed) Wharrier Street | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.