Cartington Terrace is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5RS 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 Cartington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5QQ, NE6 5QR, NE6 5SB, NE6 5LE, NE6 5LX, NE6 5LL, NE6 5SD, NE6 5LB, NE6 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE6 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 40.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 54.4% | 59.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 27% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 5RS this area, 8.9% 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.3% | 64% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 84.6% | 86% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 91.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 91.6% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.7% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartington Terrace was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cartington Terrace has the 34th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Heaton and the 366th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cartington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-10-04 | £418,849 |
| 1 Cartington Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2002-08-16 | £411,527 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 5,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | 4out of 4 | 5,193 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 | 375 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Greystoke Gardens , NE2 1PS | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cragside Primary School Cragside , High Heaton NE7 7EL | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Riverside Academy Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,657 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 4,098 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 | 2,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,229 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 | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DX | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle High School for Girls Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BA | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Northern Counties School Tankerville Terrace , Jesmond NE2 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northumbria At Newcastle Ellison Building , Ellison Place NE1 8ST | - not rated | 2,376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Club (Medical School) | The Lodge, Heaton Sports Ground Cartington Terrace | 38 yd | |
| Elder Beer Café | 290 Chillingham Road | 116 yd | |
| Spice grill | 282 Chillingham Road | 124 yd | |
| Parm-O-Rama | 280 Chillingham Road | 127 yd | |
| The Big Banh | 280 Chillingham Road | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Hussar | Northumberland Hussar Sackville Road | 262 yd | |
| Corner House Hotel | Corner House Hotel Heaton Road | 403 yd | |
| Peoples Theatre Arts Group | Peoples Theatre Stephenson Road | 446 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 476 yd | |
| Saint Theresa's Catholic Men's Club | 200B Heaton Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaholic | 288 Chillingham Road | 109 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut, 253 Chillingham Road | 136 yd | |
| Chunky chicken | 263 Chillingham Road | 141 yd | |
| Sketch's | 258 Chillingham Road | 161 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 254 Chillingham Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 272 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 842 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 112 Newton Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 37 yd |
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Heaton Manor School JESMOND PARK WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle East) BENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.