Scarborough Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2RY 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 Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2SH, NE6 2RQ, NE6 2RH, NE6 2RA, NE6 4AE, NE6 2RG, NE6 2HY, NE6 2RE, NE6 2RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 2RY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% 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 | 50.8% | 58.5% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 41.5% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 2RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 51.7% | 57.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 17.5% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 19.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2RY this area, 34.4% 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.3% | 34.4% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.2% | 76.9% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 88.6% | 75.3% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 74.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarborough Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Byker average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-04-09 | £50,284 |
| 287 Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-04-09 | £50,284 |
| Ground Floor Flat 285 Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-08-23 | £61,328 |
| 279 Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-05-03 | £37,059 |
| 254 Scarborough Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2021-12-06 | £49,885 |
NE6 2RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 3,811 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 | 4,799 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 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 2out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | - not rated | 922 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,278 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,816 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 | 2,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,145 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 5,409 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 | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 5,084 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 | 935 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 945 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 3,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossway Tandoori | 118 Roman Avenue | 97 yd | |
| Craving Asian | 154 Benson Road | 252 yd | |
| Tams Chop Suey House | Tams Chop Suey House, 474 Welbeck Road | 298 yd | |
| Chick Stack NE Ltd | 140 - 142 Fossway | 501 yd | |
| Lou's Diner | 140 - 142 Fossway | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Club | Flat 15, 18 - 20 Scrogg Road | 578 yd | |
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 634 yd | |
| Scrogg Road Social Club | 125 Scrogg Road | 656 yd | |
| The Turbinia | The Turbinia Fossway | 889 yd | |
| PTE Social Club | Pte Social Club Millers Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DESSERTS PARLOUR | 154 Benson Road | 252 yd | |
| Crumbs | 271 Welbeck Road | 265 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 231 Welbeck Road | 283 yd | |
| Spice Fisheries | 327 Welbeck Road | 299 yd | |
| Gills Fish Bar | 438 Welbeck Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 307 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 834 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 834 yd | |
| Lidl | 505 Shields Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 922 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 | 1,015 yd |
| Walker Park Scrogg Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 yd |
| Wharrier Street Primary School (Closed) Wharrier Street | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.