Readhead Drive is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 3NA 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 Readhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 3NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 3LY, NE6 3LX, NE6 3LT, NE6 3LU, NE6 3LB, NE6 3LA, NE6 3JS, NE6 3EP, NE6 3ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 3NA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% 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 | 50.4% | 57.1% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 42.9% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 | 41.8% | 36.6% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 28% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 16.8% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 17.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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 (48.6%) 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 | 38.7% | 21.5% | -17.2% | 48.4% | -26.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 27.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 22.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 14.3% | 23.1% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 19.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 3NA this area, 54.1% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 54.1% | 12.3% | 18.2% | 35.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 6.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 81.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 94.1% | 82% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 82% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Readhead Drive was 301.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Readhead Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 88th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Readhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2006-08-04 | £109,519 |
| 31 Readhead Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2004-11-09 | £91,802 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE6 3NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Education | 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 | 860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Walker Church of England Primary School Lancefield Avenue , Walker NE6 2NP | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walker Primary School 326 Church Street , Walker NE6 3XW | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's RC Primary School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2TX | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyneview Primary School Winslow Place , Off Titan Road NE6 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,230 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 | 1,625 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 811 yd | |
| Walker Central Football Club | Monkchester Road | 837 yd | |
| Royal Sky Chinese Takeaway | 67 - 69 Monkchester Road | 926 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 561 Welbeck Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Hotel | 1529 Walker Road | 118 yd | |
| Jubilee Club | 4 Proctor Street | 671 yd | |
| Scrogg Road Social Club | 125 Scrogg Road | 962 yd | |
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Dinner | 1604 Walker Road | 506 yd | |
| Corner Plaice | 1598 Walker Road | 506 yd | |
| Cono Pizza | 111 Wharrier Street | 541 yd | |
| My Chinese | 1202 Walker Road | 653 yd | |
| Takaway town | 75-77 Monkchester Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk | 895 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 37B Church Walk | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Walker Church Of England Primary School LANCEFIELD AVENUE | 189 yd | |
| Wharrier Street Primary School (Closed) Wharrier Street | grass pitches | 350 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 | 459 yd |
| West Walker Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Walker Park Scrogg Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 532 yd |
| Monkchester Recreation Ground Monkchester Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 806 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.