Rotherdale Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 4UG is located in the Walkergate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rotherdale Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 4UF, NE6 4UW, NE6 4UJ, NE6 4UA, NE6 4UL, NE6 4UB, NE6 4YJ, NE6 4UD, NE6 4YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 4UG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.1% 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 | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 38.2% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 55.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 16.8% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 11.3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 31.4% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.4% | 79.8% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 92.1% | 84.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherdale Court was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% lower than the Walkergate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotherdale Court has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Walkergate and the 266th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rotherdale Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-14 | £163,110 |
| 16 Rotherdale Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-04-29 | £189,931 |
| 15 Rotherdale Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2021-03-29 | £185,700 |
| 1 Rotherdale Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2020-04-08 | £230,836 |
| 7 Rotherdale Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-08-16 | £182,439 |
NE6 4UG 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 | 177 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carville Primary School The Avenue , NE28 6AX | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road , NE28 8QL | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyneview Primary School Winslow Place , Off Titan Road NE6 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,143 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 | 292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside College St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | 2out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hebburn Comprehensive School Campbell Park Road , NE31 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane , NE31 2ET | 2out of 4 | 3,251 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 | 4,199 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 | 467 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 | 2,752 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 260 Fossway | 601 yd | |
| Sharrys fish and chips | 885 Welbeck Road | 729 yd | |
| Nelly's Deli | 1054 Shields Road | 730 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | 110 High Street West, Wallsend | 983 yd | |
| Spice Fossway Tandoori | 9 Scrogg Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turbinia | The Turbinia Fossway | 789 yd | |
| Wallsend RAOB Club And Institute Ltd | Wallsend RAOB Club, Warwick Road | 812 yd | |
| Duke Of York | 179 High Street West, Wallsend | 893 yd | |
| Queens Head | 140 High Street West, Wallsend | 905 yd | |
| The Anchor | 166 High Street West, Wallsend | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Goa | Street Record, Unit 10 | 354 yd | |
| Deli Delights | 49 - 51 Westbourne Avenue, Walkergate | 666 yd | |
| Welbeck convenience store | 813 - 815 Welbeck Road | 785 yd | |
| My Masala & My Burga | 174 High Street West, Wallsend | 905 yd | |
| Willow2 | 77A Coutts Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 113 High Street West, Wallsend | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Technology College WAVERDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Millers Dene COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Swan Hunter Recreation Ground EASTFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Kicks Leisure (Wallsend) (Closed) Warwick Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Walker Technology College (Closed) Middle Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Western Middle (Closed) Forrest Road | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Western Community Primary School Rutland Road | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Tyneview Primary School WINSLOW PLACE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.