Tosson Terrace is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5LW is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5LY, NE6 5LU, NE6 5SH, NE6 5NB, NE6 5LS, NE6 5LQ, NE6 5SE, NE6 5DQ, NE6 5LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 5LW 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 | 46.3% | 46.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 53.7% | 0.0% | 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 5LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.1% 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 | 84.7% | 83.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 45.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -34.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 55.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 43.1% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5LW this area, 3.9% 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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.8% | 27% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.2% | 58.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.8% | 85.9% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 82.2% | 85.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 81% | 86.6% | 5.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.8% | 37.2% | 27.6% |
| Christian | 22.1% | 46.2% | -24.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tosson Terrace was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tosson Terrace has the 7th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 154th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-18 | £191,261 |
| 44 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2025-08-14 | £193,274 |
| 88 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-06 | £196,667 |
| 114 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-12-18 | £149,106 |
| 50 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-01-29 | £170,341 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5LW 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 | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Primary School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 518 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Infant School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 2,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,923 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 | 1,159 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Akhurst Private School The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Hospital School Freeman Road , NE7 7DN | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Daddy | 248 Chillingham Road | 113 yd | |
| Dot Bagels | 250 Chillingham Road | 114 yd | |
| Nest | 260 Chillingham Road | 128 yd | |
| Cream Curls | 234 Chillingham Road | 134 yd | |
| Parm-O-Rama | 280 Chillingham Road | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Hussar | Northumberland Hussar Sackville Road | 319 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 450 yd | |
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 454 yd | |
| Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club | 200B Heaton Road | 607 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 254 Chillingham Road | 114 yd | |
| Uk Pizza | Ground Floor, 246 Chillingham Road | 118 yd | |
| Sketch's | 258 Chillingham Road | 127 yd | |
| Chunky chicken | 263 Chillingham Road | 151 yd | |
| Subway | 243 Chillingham Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 831 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 1,075 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 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 | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.