Hillfield Street is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 1QE is located in the Bridges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillfield Street, Gateshead, NE8 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 1QD, NE8 1QN, NE8 1UD, NE8 1QY, NE8 1QB, NE8 1QU, NE8 1RH, NE8 1XA, NE8 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 1QE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 45.3% | 48.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 51.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 NE8 1QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 41.9% | 53.8% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 25.2% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 34.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around NE8 1QE this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 33.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 21.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.1% | 79.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 79.9% | 76.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 76.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 12% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillfield Street was 178.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillfield Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 121st highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Hillfield Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,200 | 2024-07-19 | £83,105 |
| 15 Hillfield Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-08-18 | £78,000 |
| 15 Hillfield Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2022-11-16 | £57,786 |
| 24 Hillfield Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-05-13 | £56,684 |
| 26 Hillfield Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-05-13 | £56,684 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | - not rated | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,213 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Hills Centre | Chester Place | 117 yd | |
| Shawarma | 111 Coatsworth Road | 170 yd | |
| Gateshead Clubhouse | Worcester Green Day Centre, Worcester Green | 275 yd | |
| The Cafe Under The Spire | St Cuthberts House, Bensham Road | 394 yd | |
| Savour Bakery Cafe & Patisserie Ltd | 205b Coatsworth Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nursery Working Mens Club | The Bensham Arms Public House, Claremont Street | 128 yd | |
| Gateshead Masonic Hall | Alexandra Road | 193 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 2 Coatsworth Road | 208 yd | |
| Gateshead Bowling Green Club | Prince Consort Road | 400 yd | |
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Kitchen | 65 Coatsworth Road | 28 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 53 Coatsworth Road | 28 yd | |
| Zizzi Pizza | 163 Coatsworth Road | 170 yd | |
| New Golden Bird Chinese Takeaway | 94-98 Coatsworth Road | 174 yd | |
| QUALITY CHIPPY | 86 Coatsworth Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayan Superstore Ltd | 97-101 Coatsworth road | 120 yd | |
| Nanthan Superstores Ltd | 151 Coatsworth Road | 170 yd | |
| Zad Alkhair Halal | 127 Coatsworth Road | 173 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 Coatsworth Road | 174 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 259 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 490 yd | |
| Windmill Hill Atp ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 620 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gateshead) NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 JACKSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Ladies Fitness Studio 239-241 239-241 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 963 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.