Tosson Terrace is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5LY 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 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5LW, NE6 5SH, NE6 5SE, NE6 5LU, NE6 5LQ, NE6 5SN, NE6 5NB, NE6 5SL, NE6 5DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 5LY 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 5LY, 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 5LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-11-26 | £135,363 |
| 107 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-07-08 | £183,905 |
| 109 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-07-08 | £183,905 |
| 105 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-24 | £182,579 |
| 49 Tosson Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-09-15 | £175,779 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5LY 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 | 1,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,812 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 | 378 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Infant School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 548 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 640 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 | 1,108 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,287 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 | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 3,611 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 | 3,963 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,208 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 | 3,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,912 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 | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Hospital School Freeman Road , NE7 7DN | - not rated | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dot Bagels | 250 Chillingham Road | 121 yd | |
| Pizza Daddy | 248 Chillingham Road | 122 yd | |
| Parm-O-Rama | 280 Chillingham Road | 125 yd | |
| The Big Banh | 280 Chillingham Road | 125 yd | |
| Nest | 260 Chillingham Road | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Hussar | Northumberland Hussar Sackville Road | 285 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 475 yd | |
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 486 yd | |
| Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club | 200B Heaton Road | 626 yd | |
| Corner House Hotel | Corner House Hotel Heaton Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 254 Chillingham Road | 117 yd | |
| Sketch's | 258 Chillingham Road | 127 yd | |
| Uk Pizza | Ground Floor, 246 Chillingham Road | 128 yd | |
| Pizzaholic | 288 Chillingham Road | 142 yd | |
| Chunky chicken | 263 Chillingham Road | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 214 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 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 | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.