Tunstall Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 2XN 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 Tunstall Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 2US, NE6 4QZ, NE6 2UL, NE6 2YT, NE6 2RR, NE6 2YJ, NE6 2RP, NE6 2RT, NE6 2RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE6 2XN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 49.3% | 56.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 21.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (67%) 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 | 40.8% | 29.9% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -18.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.1% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 22.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 2XN this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 32.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 27.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 85% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 85.7% | 82.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 83.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tunstall Avenue was 322.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tunstall Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 76th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Tunstall Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-06-28 | £78,739 |
| 131 Tunstall Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-11-11 | £94,674 |
| 111 Tunstall Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2022-03-23 | £79,875 |
| 109 Tunstall Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2022-03-23 | £79,875 |
| 114 Tunstall Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-11-30 | £90,092 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,142 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 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,494 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,213 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 | 1,516 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Byker | Unit 5 Panku Byker, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 306 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Cafe | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 306 yd | |
| CHOP-OOO Lounge | Fossway | 342 yd | |
| Craving Asian | 154 Benson Road | 397 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | C A Parsons Works Shields Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Social Club | Pte Social Club Millers Road | 413 yd | |
| The Lord Clyde | 277 - 281 Shields Road | 458 yd | |
| Byker And Heaton Union Club | 284 - 290 Shields Road | 494 yd | |
| Masonic Catering | Newcastle East Masonic Club Corbridge Road | 582 yd | |
| The Grace Inn | 256 Shields Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DESSERTS PARLOUR | 154 Benson Road | 397 yd | |
| Pizza stop | 271B Shields Road | 472 yd | |
| Gormans fish and chips | Gormans Fish Shop, 17 Potts Street | 495 yd | |
| Gelatorious Desserts | 249 Shields Road | 537 yd | |
| Gelatorious Pizza Parlour | 249 Shields Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 306 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 306 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 600 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 700 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 682 yd | |
| Welbeck Academy FLODDEN STREET | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Allendale Road Playing Field AYTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.