St Peters Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2XH is located in the Byker electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Peters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2BA, NE6 2AH, NE6 2AP, NE6 2FW, NE6 2AQ, NE6 2AX, NE6 2FN, NE6 2DB, NE6 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 2XH is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 49.3% | 46.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 43.4% | 55.1% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 26.1% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 46.1% | 42.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 19.6% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 27.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 10.3% | -11.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.6% | 77.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 85.6% | 79.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 79.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 11.5% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Court was 284.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Peters Court has the 19th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 101st highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St Peters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2018-08-10 | £117,790 |
| 3 St Peters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-04-13 | £118,131 |
| 2 St Peters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-09-29 | £125,165 |
| 10 St Peters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2015-11-25 | £100,745 |
| 9 St Peters Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-10-20 | £117,857 |
NE6 2XH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 2XH 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,473 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 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,831 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 474 yd | |
| Yard Food | Cake Stories, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 483 yd | |
| Studio 28 Patisserie | Unit 2, Cobblestone Court Hoults Estate Walker Road | 497 yd | |
| Royal Sky Chinese Takeaway | 67 - 69 Monkchester Road | 809 yd | |
| Walker Central Football Club | Monkchester Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Social Club And Institute | St Peters Social Club And Institute Ltd, 377 Walker Road | 245 yd | |
| Byker And Saint Peter's Social Club | Byker & Saint Peter's Social Club, 37 Commercial Road, Byker | 350 yd | |
| Full Circle Brew Co | 167 Walker Road | 444 yd | |
| 2knives kitchen | Unit 43, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 487 yd | |
| The Merchants Tavern | The Merchants Tavern, 1 Saint Peters Wharf | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pizza | Pizza Corner, 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 365 yd | |
| Golden Pizza Walker | 50 - 52 Allendale Road | 365 yd | |
| Locked and Loaded | The Clay Shed, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 487 yd | |
| Desserts Delivered Ltd | Unit 11, Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate Hawick Crescent | 604 yd | |
| Takaway town | 75-77 Monkchester Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 928 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 468 yd | |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.