Heaton Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5HL 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 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5HE, NE6 5HQ, NE6 5HR, NE6 5HS, NE6 5NT, NE6 5NP, NE6 5HH, NE6 5HN, NE6 5NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 5HL is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 47.6% | 46.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 53.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 5HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.8% 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 | 84.6% | 81.8% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 43.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 53.6% | 51.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5HL this area, 5.4% 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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48% | 31% | -17.0% | 16.9% | 14.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 48.9% | 25.4% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.5% | 83.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 90.8% | 79.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 79.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaton Road was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heaton Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 368th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-09 | £147,808 |
| 86 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-02-23 | £109,800 |
| 82 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2023-02-03 | £207,522 |
| 78 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-22 | £131,628 |
| 86A Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-27 | £151,299 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5HL 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 | 93 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street , NE6 5PA | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,944 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 3,269 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 | 4,322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,832 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 | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,597 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 | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwok Pao Chinese Takeaway | 53 Heaton Road | 48 yd | |
| Fork In The Rose | 63 Heaton Road | 92 yd | |
| Burger Drop | 35 Heaton Road | 242 yd | |
| Siam Supreme Ltd; | 160 Heaton Road | 289 yd | |
| Heaton Hideaway Ltd | 174 Heaton Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipsy Toad/ In Bread kitchen | 76 Heaton Road | 20 yd | |
| East End Liberal Club | 25 Heaton Road | 333 yd | |
| Heaton Meadowfield Social Club | Meadowfield House First Avenue | 346 yd | |
| Newcastle RAOB Club And Institute | 22 - 26 Heaton Road | 351 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honey Tree | 68 Heaton Road | 31 yd | |
| Uno Pizzeria | 92 Heaton Road | 31 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 64 Heaton Road | 39 yd | |
| A Little Piece Of Sky | 186 Heaton Road | 327 yd | |
| Adana Pizza | 20 Heaton Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 125 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 156 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 502 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 585 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 976 yd | |
| City Stadium (Closed) Warwick Street | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| St Catherines R.C. Primary School GREYSTOKE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 96.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.