Sackville Road is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5TB 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 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5SU, NE6 5TJ, NE6 5SQ, NE6 5SP, NE6 5SS, NE6 5SJ, NE6 5UD, NE6 5TA, NE6 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE6 5TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.6% 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 | 60.9% | 70.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 32.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 18.6% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 45.4% | 50.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5TB this area, 5.2% 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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 66.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94% | 91% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 89% | 88.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 87.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.2% | 37.2% | 27.0% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sackville Road was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sackville Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Heaton and the 431st lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-03-31 | £296,740 |
| 128 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,749 | 2024-11-01 | £187,636 |
| 104 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £268,535 | 2024-07-19 | £293,637 |
| 126 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-08 | £164,021 |
| 91 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-31 | £273,070 |
NE6 5TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5TB 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,709 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 | 356 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Infant School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 855 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,198 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 | 2,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,260 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 | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Tyneside College Embleton Avenue , NE28 9NJ | - not rated | 4,823 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 | 919 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Akhurst Private School The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Hospital School Freeman Road , NE7 7DN | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkerdene School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | - not rated | 2,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canny Goat | 28 Whitefield Terrace | 394 yd | |
| Elder Beer Café | 290 Chillingham Road | 404 yd | |
| Spice grill | 282 Chillingham Road | 407 yd | |
| Parm-O-Rama | 280 Chillingham Road | 410 yd | |
| The Big Banh | 280 Chillingham Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Hussar | Northumberland Hussar Sackville Road | 309 yd | |
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 770 yd | |
| Corner House Hotel | Corner House Hotel Heaton Road | 795 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 800 yd | |
| Peoples Theatre Arts Group | Peoples Theatre Stephenson Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaholic | 288 Chillingham Road | 415 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 254 Chillingham Road | 440 yd | |
| Sketch's | 258 Chillingham Road | 445 yd | |
| Uk Pizza | Ground Floor, 246 Chillingham Road | 456 yd | |
| Chunky chicken | 263 Chillingham Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 543 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Etherstone Avenue | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Cochrane Park TENNIS 30M FROM 14 ETHERSTONE AVENUE 12M FROM ETHERSTONE AVENUE TENNIS 30M FROM 14 ETHERSTONE AVENUE 12M FROM ETHERSTONE AVENUE ETHERSTONE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Benfield Centre For Sporting Excellence Benfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Sam Smiths Sports Ground BENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle East) BENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.