Hartford Court is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5BG is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 2006-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartford Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5BX, NE6 5BJ, NE6 5XL, NE6 5BY, NE6 5BT, NE6 5YH, NE6 5DW, NE6 5YD, NE6 5YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 5BG is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75% 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 | 87.2% | 75% | -12.2% | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.5% | 18% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 59.5% | 53.7% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 35% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around NE6 5BG this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 69.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.8% | 17% | -22.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 69.1% | 27.7% | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.9% | 81.1% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 89.1% | 78% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 77.9% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartford Court was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hartford Court has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 407th lowest crime rate of 894 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Hartford Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-06-24 | £263,863 |
| 13 Hartford Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-06-24 | £263,863 |
| 9 Hartford Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-05 | £256,750 |
| 10 Hartford Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-02-28 | £239,529 |
| 10 Hartford Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £6,934 | 2023-10-04 | £7,234 |
NE6 5BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5BG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 248 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Education | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 258 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,034 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 | 2,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 3,968 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,665 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 | 2,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Akhurst Private School The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Spice | 111 Chillingham Road | 110 yd | |
| Ming Palace | 121 Chillingham Road | 126 yd | |
| Bengal Curry Centre | 123 Chillingham Road | 128 yd | |
| New Greek | 161 - 163 Chillingham Road | 309 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 173 - 175 Chillingham Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Meadowfield Social Club | Meadowfield House First Avenue | 160 yd | |
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 179 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 389 yd | |
| PTE Social Club | Pte Social Club Millers Road | 470 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Snack Lunch Box | 117A Chillingham Road | 118 yd | |
| Prima Express | 161 - 163 Chillingham Road | 309 yd | |
| Shawarma Newcastle | 178 Chillingham Road | 320 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 200 Chillingham Road | 387 yd | |
| Sushi Ninja | 202 Chillingham Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 479 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 479 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 496 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 11.1% |
| 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 | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 321.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 321.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.