St Anthonys Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2NE is located in the Walker 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 St Anthonys Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2ND, NE6 3BE, NE6 2NA, NE6 2LR, NE6 2PY, NE6 2PJ, NE6 2PX, NE6 2PN, NE6 3BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 2NE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 59.8% | 57.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 40.2% | 42.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 2NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 45.6% | 50.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 34% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 5.3% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 39.6% | 45.5% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 2NE this area, 44.8% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54% | 44.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 26.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.7% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 8.7% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.8% | 78.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 90.2% | 84.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 85.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.2% | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Anthonys Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Anthonys Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 434th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 St Anthonys Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-03-31 | £135,514 |
| 93 St Anthonys Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-04-23 | £96,682 |
| 71 St Anthonys Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-10-11 | £102,091 |
| 79 St Anthonys Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2015-02-12 | £75,161 |
| 91 St Anthonys Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2010-10-18 | £51,910 |
NE6 2NE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 2NE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 3,723 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 | 4,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharrier Street Primary School Wharrier Street , Walker NE6 3EY | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharrier Street Infant School Wharrier Street , Walker NE6 3EY | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Walker Church of England Primary School Lancefield Avenue , Walker NE6 2NP | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Walker Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lancefield Avenue , Walker NE6 2NP | - not rated | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Primary School Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,489 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,831 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 | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 999 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sky Chinese Takeaway | 67 - 69 Monkchester Road | 368 yd | |
| Walker Central Football Club | Monkchester Road | 437 yd | |
| Tams Chop Suey House | Tams Chop Suey House, 474 Welbeck Road | 452 yd | |
| Lilys Fusion | 147 Scrogg Road | 470 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 561 Welbeck Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrogg Road Social Club | 125 Scrogg Road | 539 yd | |
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 569 yd | |
| County Hotel | 1529 Walker Road | 835 yd | |
| Jubilee Club | 4 Proctor Street | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cono Pizza | 111 Wharrier Street | 231 yd | |
| Takaway town | 75-77 Monkchester Road | 362 yd | |
| Takeaway town | 75 Monkchester Road | 362 yd | |
| Walker Fisheries | 7 Saint Anthonys Road | 375 yd | |
| Spice Fisheries | 327 Welbeck Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 487 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk | 970 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 37B Church Walk | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 145 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 | 291 yd |
| Wharrier Street Primary School (Closed) Wharrier Street | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Walker Park Scrogg Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Central Walker Church Of England Primary School LANCEFIELD AVENUE | 631 yd | |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 828 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.