Addycombe Terrace is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5TY 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 Addycombe Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5UA, NE6 5UB, NE6 5TX, NE6 5TA, NE7 7RP, NE6 5UN, NE6 5UJ, NE6 5TU, NE6 5UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 5TY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 52.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 43.6% | 45.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 39.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 42.4% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 17.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 43.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 89.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 95.7% | 88.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 88.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addycombe Terrace was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Heaton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Addycombe Terrace has the 34th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Heaton and the 327th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 Addycombe Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2025-01-31 | £171,421 |
| 213 Addycombe Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,075 | 2024-08-23 | £195,305 |
| 233 Addycombe Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-28 | £173,323 |
| 176 Addycombe Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-21 | £244,843 |
| 261 Addycombe Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-07-11 | £119,574 |
NE6 5TY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in NE6 5TY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Hill Nursery School Berwick Drive , Battlehill Estate NE28 9DH | - not rated | 4,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brancepeth Road Nursery School Brancepeth Road , NE31 1SJ | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,937 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 | 209 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Infant School Ravenswood Road , Heaton NE6 5TU | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 1,054 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 | 952 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , Walkergate NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 3,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 4,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,868 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 | 1,104 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Akhurst Private School The Grove , Jesmond NE2 2PN | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freeman Hospital School Freeman Road , NE7 7DN | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton House School Benton House, Front Street , NE7 7XE | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Dene House School Jesmond Dene Road , NE2 2EY | - not rated | 2,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pearl Cottage | 11 Coast Road | 326 yd | |
| The Whale’s Head Coffee | 413 Chillingham Road | 327 yd | |
| Elder Beer Café | 290 Chillingham Road | 464 yd | |
| Spice grill | 282 Chillingham Road | 474 yd | |
| Parm-O-Rama | 280 Chillingham Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Hussar | Northumberland Hussar Sackville Road | 244 yd | |
| Corner House Hotel | Corner House Hotel Heaton Road | 659 yd | |
| Peoples Theatre Arts Group | Peoples Theatre Stephenson Road | 736 yd | |
| The Lochside | The Lochside Red Hall Drive | 755 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzurri's/ Sunday Dinner at Azzurri's | 404 Chillingham Road | 286 yd | |
| Glazed | 19 Coast Road | 311 yd | |
| pizza 4 You | 1 Benton Road | 371 yd | |
| Pizzaholic | 288 Chillingham Road | 474 yd | |
| Sketch's | 258 Chillingham Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 209 Chillingham Road | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Etherstone Avenue | 708 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 112 Newton Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Primary School RAVENSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 523 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 | 661 yd |
| The Gym (Newcastle East) BENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Red Hall Drive Sports Ground STONECROFT GARDENS | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Heaton Manor School JESMOND PARK WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.