Allendale Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2SU 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 Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2EB, NE6 2PT, NE6 2DD, NE6 2PZ, NE6 2DA, NE6 2SB, NE6 2ST, NE6 2ED, NE6 2TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 2SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.4% | 48.5% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 51.5% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 41.8% | 52% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 26.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 7.5% | -8.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 28.2% | 35.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 28.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 20.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 2SU this area, 36.2% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.2% | 36.2% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 12.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 15.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 87.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 95% | 87.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 87.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allendale Road was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Allendale Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 353rd highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2021-05-21 | £222,096 |
| 51 Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2017-11-15 | £97,799 |
| 51 Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2011-06-24 | £142,061 |
| 53 Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £18,500 | 2001-08-28 | £59,872 |
| 35 Allendale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1996-03-04 | £135,253 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 2out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolam Street Primary School St Peter's Road , Byker NE6 2BH | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 3,018 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 | 3,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 5,434 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 | 2,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,223 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 | 227 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic Hat Cafe | Byker Community Centre Headlam Street | 457 yd | |
| Royal Sky Chinese Takeaway | 67 - 69 Monkchester Road | 518 yd | |
| Craving Asian | 154 Benson Road | 538 yd | |
| Tams Chop Suey House | Tams Chop Suey House, 474 Welbeck Road | 579 yd | |
| Walker Central Football Club | Monkchester Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 591 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 102 - 106 Headlam Street | 643 yd | |
| St Peters Social Club And Institute | St Peters Social Club And Institute Ltd, 377 Walker Road | 665 yd | |
| Masonic Catering | Newcastle East Masonic Club Corbridge Road | 837 yd | |
| Full Circle Brew Co | 167 Walker Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pizza | Pizza Corner, 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 63 yd | |
| Golden Pizza Walker | 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 63 yd | |
| Gills Fish Bar | 438 Welbeck Road | 499 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 231 Welbeck Road | 503 yd | |
| Takaway town | 75-77 Monkchester Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 519 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 889 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 954 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 453 yd | |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 663 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 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 | 988 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.