Chillingham Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5BT is located in the Heaton 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 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5BY, NE6 5XL, NE6 5BX, NE6 5DA, NE6 5DW, NE6 5YB, NE6 5BJ, NE6 5BG, NE6 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE6 5BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.7% | 50.1% | 13.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 63.3% | 49.9% | -13.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 70.5% | 68.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 44.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 7.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 52.6% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84.3% | 75.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 87% | 82.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 82.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chillingham Road was 37.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Chillingham Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 205th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-02-26 | £153,473 |
| 108 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-11-22 | £179,521 |
| 124 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-11-10 | £125,020 |
| 106 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-11-03 | £173,941 |
| 122 Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-22 | £132,497 |
NE6 5BT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5BT 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 3out of 4 | 46 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Primary School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,444 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,704 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 | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Curry Centre | 123 Chillingham Road | 60 yd | |
| Ming Palace | 121 Chillingham Road | 66 yd | |
| Cafe Spice | 111 Chillingham Road | 92 yd | |
| New Greek | 161 - 163 Chillingham Road | 167 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 173 - 175 Chillingham Road | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 35 yd | |
| Heaton Meadowfield Social Club | Meadowfield House First Avenue | 216 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 256 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 408 yd | |
| Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club | 200B Heaton Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Snack Lunch Box | 117A Chillingham Road | 75 yd | |
| Prima Express | 161 - 163 Chillingham Road | 167 yd | |
| Shawarma Newcastle | 178 Chillingham Road | 183 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 200 Chillingham Road | 251 yd | |
| Sushi Ninja | 202 Chillingham Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 463 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 614 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 614 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 982 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 | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.