Christopher Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 4AQ is located in the Walkergate 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 Christopher Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 4AS, NE6 4AP, NE6 4AT, NE6 4AU, NE6 4QX, NE6 4AN, NE6 4AF, NE6 4AR, NE6 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE6 4AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 43.8% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 31.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 37% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 26.7% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 92.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.5% | 93.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christopher Road was 164.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Christopher Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 181st highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Christopher Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2021-07-09 | £181,676 |
| 5 Christopher Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-05-24 | £150,463 |
| 2 Christopher Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-21 | £149,867 |
| 7 Christopher Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-04-07 | £172,659 |
| 2 Christopher Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2015-08-06 | £102,891 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | - not rated | 322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Infant School Sutton Street , NE6 4SD | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC Primary School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4HQ | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 701 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 | 1,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 2,513 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 | 1,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Memorial Middle School Argyle Street , Willington Quay NE28 0JQ | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Middle School Denbigh Avenue , Howdon NE28 0PP | - not rated | 4,974 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 | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,009 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 | 786 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Mullen Road , High Farm NE28 9HA | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Fossway Tandoori | 9 Scrogg Road | 166 yd | |
| Gordon's grill | 5 Scrogg Road | 169 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 71 Sutton Street | 188 yd | |
| Peach Gardens Chinese Takeaway | 63 Sutton Street | 229 yd | |
| Chick Stack NE Ltd | 140 - 142 Fossway | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Club | Flat 15, 18 - 20 Scrogg Road | 181 yd | |
| The Turbinia | The Turbinia Fossway | 380 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Railway Hotel Benfield Road | 499 yd | |
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 893 yd | |
| Scrogg Road Social Club | 125 Scrogg Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow2 | 77A Coutts Road | 285 yd | |
| Regal Catering | 804 Shields Road | 355 yd | |
| Peking house | 824 Shields Road | 359 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 866 Shields Road | 392 yd | |
| King Pizza | 912 Shields Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 505 Shields Road | 431 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 444 - 446 Welbeck Road | 905 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 927 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Millers Dene COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Walker Technology College WAVERDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Benfield Centre For Sporting Excellence Benfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.