Cobham Place is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 3HN 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 Cobham Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 3HL, NE6 3US, NE6 3HJ, NE6 3NP, NE6 3UR, NE6 3NS, NE6 3EG, NE6 3UT, NE6 3NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 3HN is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 44.8% | 46.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 55.2% | 53.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 40.8% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 22.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 15% | 20.9% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 7% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (51.3%) 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% | 25% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -23.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 26.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 32.1% | 10.5% | 12.7% | 19.4% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 3HN this area, 45.3% 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.1% | 45.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 27.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 98.2% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 94.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobham Place was 367.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cobham Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 60th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cobham Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2017-06-23 | £101,215 |
| 6 Cobham Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £21,250 | 1998-06-03 | £87,844 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE6 3HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Walker Primary School 326 Church Street , Walker NE6 3XW | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyneview Primary School Winslow Place , Off Titan Road NE6 3QP | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Walker Church of England Primary School Lancefield Avenue , Walker NE6 2NP | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4HQ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 2,694 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 | 3,658 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 | 1,282 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 3,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilys Fusion | 147 Scrogg Road | 735 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 561 Welbeck Road | 924 yd | |
| Sharrys fish and chips | 885 Welbeck Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Club | 4 Proctor Street | 122 yd | |
| County Hotel | 1529 Walker Road | 501 yd | |
| Crockets Hotel | Crockets Hotel Mitchell Street | 606 yd | |
| Scrogg Road Social Club | 125 Scrogg Road | 866 yd | |
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Dinner | 1604 Walker Road | 164 yd | |
| Corner Plaice | 1598 Walker Road | 164 yd | |
| Greggs | 15 Church Walk | 574 yd | |
| Welbeck convenience store | 813 - 815 Welbeck Road | 885 yd | |
| Cono Pizza | 111 Wharrier Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk | 452 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 37B Church Walk | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Walker Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Walker Park Scrogg Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 432 yd |
| Tyneview Primary School WINSLOW PLACE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Wharrier Street Primary School (Closed) Wharrier Street | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Central Walker Church Of England Primary School LANCEFIELD AVENUE | 722 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 | 822 yd |
| Hebburn Riverside Park (Findus) ST. ANNES CLOSE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.