Four Lane Ends is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in North Tyneside district. NE7 7XF is located in the Longbenton & Benton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Tyneside. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Four Lane Ends, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE7 7UU, NE7 7XE, NE7 7XT, NE7 7TG, NE7 7UH, NE7 7XX, NE7 7XH, NE7 7UN, NE7 7UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE7 7XF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 35% | 28.5% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 37.7% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 37.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 4.9% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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.
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 19.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 46.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 81.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Four Lane Ends was 395.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 396.1% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Four Lane Ends has the 2nd highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone and the 30th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North View House Four Lane Ends, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2007-01-12 | £697,864 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE7 7XF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8QP | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Goathland Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FA | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park Primary School Corchester Walk , NE7 7SS | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene Primary School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8FD | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbenton High School Hailsham Avenue , Longbenton NE12 8ER | 2out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield School Benfield Road , NE6 4NU | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Stephenson High School Southgate , Killingworth NE12 6SA | 2out of 4 | 2,955 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 | 2,764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 3,259 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 | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Hedley Hedleys College Station Road , Forest Hall NE12 8YY | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopespring Newcastle Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens) , Longbenton NE12 8UZ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Dene School Hailsham Avenue , NE12 8FD | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Percy Hedley School West Lane , Killingworth NE12 7BH | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Rising Sun Cottages , NE28 9JW | 3out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezzet Turkish Restaurant | North View House, Front Street | 43 yd | |
| Fairways Community Centre | Community Centre, Hoylake Avenue | 127 yd | |
| Wokify | 383 Benton Road | 208 yd | |
| Pizzeria Italia | Pizzeria Italia Benton Park Road | 232 yd | |
| Geisha Asia | Building West Of The Ship Inn, Front Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Benton Ale House | Benton Alehouse, Front Street | 39 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Black Bull Inn, Front Street | 49 yd | |
| Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, Front Street | 349 yd | |
| NUFC Training Centre | Sports Ground And Premises, Darsley Park | 842 yd | |
| Murphy's Pub Co T/a The Charnwood | The Charnwood, 1 Charnwood Avenue | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 365 Benton Road | 237 yd | |
| Chip & Fish | 361 Benton Road | 245 yd | |
| Hungry Shack | 345 Benton Road | 271 yd | |
| Greggs | 387 Benton Road | 303 yd | |
| Balti Hut Longbenton Limited | Unit 12, The Boulevard Shopping Centre | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Stores Ltd | 373 Benton Road | 225 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso - Newcastle Benton Road Express Benton Road | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle University (Longbenton Sports Ground) COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE SPORTS PAVILION COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Balliol Primary School Chesters Avenue | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Goathland Primary School (Closed) Goathland Avenue | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| St. Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School Aided (Closed) Front Street | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| St Stephens Rc Primary School GOATHLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| University Of Northumbria (Coach Lane Sports Centre) COACH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Benton Park Primary School CORCHESTER WALK | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Blue Flames Sporting Club WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 792 yd |
| Oxford Centre LUTTERWORTH PLACE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Manor Park Sports Ground WYCH ELM CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.