Third Avenue is in Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE6 5YJ 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 Third Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE6 5YE, NE6 5YL, NE6 5YN, NE6 5XT, NE6 5YH, NE6 2SG, NE6 5EX, NE6 5YD, NE6 5HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE6 5YJ is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 42.4% | 45.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 57.6% | 54.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 5YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80% 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 | 76.3% | 80% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 42.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -34.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 52.5% | 46.4% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.6% | 27.2% | -11.4% | 16.9% | 10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 43.3% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.9% | 87.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% 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% | 85.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Byker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Third Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker and the 404th lowest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Third Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-09-05 | £166,095 |
| 74 Third Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-12 | £157,221 |
| 84 Third Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-06-28 | £319,382 |
| 36 Third Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-02-20 | £146,025 |
| 27 Third Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-12-10 | £164,067 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE6 5YJ 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 | 95 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillingham Road Primary School Ninth Avenue , Heaton NE6 5XX | - not rated | 233 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Heaton Road , NE6 5HN | - not rated | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's RC Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Headlam Street , Byker NE6 2JX | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Walker Technology College Waverdale Avenue , NE6 4AW | - not rated | 2,225 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 | 2,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Farm Middle School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Middle School St Peter's Road , NE28 7LQ | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 4,605 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 | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyne Metropolitan College Battle Hill Drive , NE28 9NL | - not rated | 5,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview School Ayton Street , NE6 2DB | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Bridges School Cherrywood , NE6 4NW | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Parsons School Westbourne Avenue , NE6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 6 Eslington Road , Jesmond NE2 4RH | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Newcastle High School Eskdale Terrace , NE2 4DS | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Spice | 111 Chillingham Road | 184 yd | |
| Ming Palace | 121 Chillingham Road | 206 yd | |
| Bengal Curry Centre | 123 Chillingham Road | 212 yd | |
| Fork In The Rose | 63 Heaton Road | 296 yd | |
| Kwok Pao Chinese Takeaway | 53 Heaton Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Meadowfield Social Club | Meadowfield House First Avenue | 86 yd | |
| Tipsy Toad/ In Bread kitchen | 76 Heaton Road | 264 yd | |
| The Chillingham | The Chillingham Chillingham Road | 287 yd | |
| Meldon Social Club And Institute | 1 - 3 Second Avenue, Heaton | 366 yd | |
| House | 190 Heaton Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Snack Lunch Box | 117A Chillingham Road | 198 yd | |
| Uno Pizzeria | 92 Heaton Road | 258 yd | |
| The Honey Tree | 68 Heaton Road | 267 yd | |
| Gills Fish & Chips | 64 Heaton Road | 270 yd | |
| A Little Piece Of Sky | 186 Heaton Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 128 - 134 Heaton Road | 271 yd | |
| Kingdom Life Community Grocery | Heaton Assembly Buildings Heaton Road | 363 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 461 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 5b, Newcastle Shopping Park Fossway | 461 yd | |
| Iceland | 264 - 282 Shields Road | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstar Gym Ltd 67-71 67-71 HEATON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Byker) NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK FOSSWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| East End Pool & Library EAST END SWIMMING POOL EAST END SWIMMING POOL HADRIAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Heaton Sports Ground HEATON SPORTS GROUND HEATON SPORTS GROUND CARTINGTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Byker Community Centre BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE BYKER COMMUNITY CENTRE HEADLAM STREET | 1,022 yd | |
| Fossway Recreation Ground FOSSWAY | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.