Middle Street East is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 4DF 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 Middle Street East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 4JN, NE6 4EQ, NE6 4DR, NE6 4JS, NE6 4DS, NE6 3PA, NE6 4EA, NE6 4JP, NE6 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 4DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 41.1% | 50.3% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 28.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 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 (70.9%) 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 | 44.2% | 38.3% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 32.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 23.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 22.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.6% | 89.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Street East was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.8% higher than the Walkergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middle Street East has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Walkergate and the 186th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Middle Street East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-28 | £138,396 |
| 6 Middle Street East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-19 | £163,180 |
| 4 Middle Street East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-04-30 | £61,921 |
| 7 Middle Street East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-09-27 | £138,986 |
| 1 Middle Street East, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2019-05-07 | £82,154 |
NE6 4DF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4HQ | - not rated | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyneview Primary School Winslow Place , Off Titan Road NE6 3QP | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walker Primary School 326 Church Street , Walker NE6 3XW | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,717 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 | 376 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keelman's Way School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle Eco Centre, Windmill Way , NE31 1HG | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrys fish and chips | 885 Welbeck Road | 384 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 561 Welbeck Road | 444 yd | |
| Lilys Fusion | 147 Scrogg Road | 620 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 260 Fossway | 826 yd | |
| Spice Fossway Tandoori | 9 Scrogg Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE6 Suite | 123 Scrogg Road | 555 yd | |
| Scrogg Road Social Club | 125 Scrogg Road | 568 yd | |
| Crockets Hotel | Crockets Hotel Mitchell Street | 579 yd | |
| Jubilee Club | 4 Proctor Street | 824 yd | |
| Willows Club | Flat 15, 18 - 20 Scrogg Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck convenience store | 813 - 815 Welbeck Road | 92 yd | |
| Greggs | 15 Church Walk | 335 yd | |
| Deli Delights | 49 - 51 Westbourne Avenue, Walkergate | 335 yd | |
| Mr Gee's | 111 Scrogg Road | 574 yd | |
| The Yard Kitchen | Corporation Yard Welbeck Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 37B Church Walk | 408 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Tyneview Primary School WINSLOW PLACE | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Walker Technology College WAVERDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Walker Park Scrogg Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Millers Dene COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 889 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.