Julian Avenue is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 4RJ 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 Julian Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 4QU, NE6 4RE, NE6 4RD, NE6 4RL, NE6 4RN, NE6 4QX, NE6 4QN, NE6 4QT, NE6 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 4RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 42.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 34.1% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 41.4% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 19.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 22.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.4% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 20.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 26.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 97% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.4% | 94.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Julian Avenue was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Julian Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 111th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Julian Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-01-23 | £77,836 |
| 65 Julian Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-09-23 | £92,486 |
| 67 Julian Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-09-23 | £92,486 |
| 67 Julian Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,250 | 2021-08-13 | £114,900 |
| 65 Julian Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,250 | 2021-08-13 | £114,900 |
NE6 4RJ 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 5,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 5,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4HQ | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Academy Flodden Street , Walker NE6 2QL | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 1,317 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 | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,700 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 | 5,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 5,383 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 | 3,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,994 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 | 962 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 3,393 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach Gardens Chinese Takeaway | 63 Sutton Street | 84 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 71 Sutton Street | 140 yd | |
| Gordon's grill | 5 Scrogg Road | 208 yd | |
| Spice Fossway Tandoori | 9 Scrogg Road | 222 yd | |
| Modelhealth Performance Ltd | Unit B8, Benfield Business Park Benfield Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | Railway Hotel Benfield Road | 280 yd | |
| Willows Club | Flat 15, 18 - 20 Scrogg Road | 355 yd | |
| The Turbinia | The Turbinia Fossway | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking house | 824 Shields Road | 153 yd | |
| Regal Catering | 804 Shields Road | 162 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 866 Shields Road | 166 yd | |
| Willow2 | 77A Coutts Road | 233 yd | |
| King Pizza | 912 Shields Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 505 Shields Road | 206 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 1,001 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Millers Dene COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Benfield Centre For Sporting Excellence Benfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Sam Smiths Sports Ground BENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Walker Technology College WAVERDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.