Simonside Terrace is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5LA 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 Simonside Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5LF, NE6 5DB, NE6 5LN, NE6 5LS, NE6 5NA, NE6 5LH, NE6 5DP, NE6 5DH, NE6 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 5LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 46.8% | 47.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.2% 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 | 79.9% | 78.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 40.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 56.7% | 48% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around NE6 5LA this area, 8.5% 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 59.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.6% | 19.9% | -12.7% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 59.2% | 20.0% | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 79.1% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 82% | 78.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 12.8% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 78.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 2.6% | -5.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Simonside Terrace was 384.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% higher than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Simonside Terrace has the 9th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Byker and the 54th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 Simonside Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-03-31 | £134,442 |
| 164 Simonside Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2025-02-28 | £203,429 |
| 94 Simonside Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-23 | £182,107 |
| 118 Simonside Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-15 | £172,743 |
| 146 Simonside Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-10 | £129,430 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5LA 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 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,158 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 | 302 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Primary School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Community School Sutton Street , Walkergate NE6 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,643 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 | 4,068 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,508 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 | 2,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,260 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 | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 2,174 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 |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redheads Mac n Cheese | 206 Chillingham Road | 100 yd | |
| Martha And Marys | 212 Chillingham Road | 103 yd | |
| Bubbl Tea Bar | 195 Chillingham Road | 127 yd | |
| Peninsula | 183 Chillingham Road | 129 yd | |
| Vincenzos | 16 Addycombe Terrace | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 251 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 318 yd | |
| Heaton Meadowfield Social Club | Meadowfield House First Avenue | 487 yd | |
| Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club | 200B Heaton Road | 504 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 200 Chillingham Road | 94 yd | |
| Sushi Ninja | 202 Chillingham Road | 96 yd | |
| Flint Pizza Ltd | 218A Chillingham Road | 118 yd | |
| Shawarma Newcastle | 178 Chillingham Road | 120 yd | |
| Cream Curls | 195 Chillingham Road | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 165 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 671 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 865 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 865 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.