Dunmorlie Street is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2JL 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 Dunmorlie Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2JH, NE6 2JJ, NE6 2JP, NE6 2HU, NE6 2JQ, NE6 2TG, NE6 2RS, NE6 2JE, NE6 2SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 2JL is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 44.5% | 45.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 55.5% | 54.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 2JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 26.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 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 (68.2%) 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 | 40% | 36.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 21.4% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 23.6% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 29.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 22.4% | 21.2% | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 58.9% | -32.9% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 90.6% | 59.5% | -31.1% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 21.6% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 12.2% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 89.4% | 60.3% | -29.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 18.3% | 14.2% | 2.2% | 16.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.9% | 76.7% | -39.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 15.7% | 1.5% | 14.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunmorlie Street was 278.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunmorlie Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 105th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dunmorlie Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-08-23 | £47,510 |
| 19 Dunmorlie Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2024-03-28 | £42,994 |
| 2A Dunmorlie Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2023-01-12 | £63,135 |
| 25 Dunmorlie Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2022-10-14 | £133,361 |
| 1 Dunmorlie Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-03-31 | £61,875 |
NE6 2JL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,019 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 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,345 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,461 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 | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,092 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 | 1,626 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craving Asian | 154 Benson Road | 254 yd | |
| The Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 428 yd | |
| Tams Chop Suey House | Tams Chop Suey House, 474 Welbeck Road | 485 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Potts Street | 566 yd | |
| Fossway Tandoori | 118 Roman Avenue | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 526 yd | |
| Byker And Heaton Union Club | 284 - 290 Shields Road | 638 yd | |
| The Lord Clyde | 277 - 281 Shields Road | 654 yd | |
| Masonic Catering | Newcastle East Masonic Club Corbridge Road | 655 yd | |
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DESSERTS PARLOUR | 154 Benson Road | 254 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 231 Welbeck Road | 380 yd | |
| Golden Pizza | Pizza Corner, 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 394 yd | |
| Golden Pizza Walker | 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 394 yd | |
| Gills Fish Bar | 438 Welbeck Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 423 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 656 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 701 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 428 yd | |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 928 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.