Cambridge Terrace is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 1RP is located in the Saltwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 1RQ, NE8 1RN, NE8 1QQ, NE8 1RL, NE8 1RR, NE8 4EB, NE8 1SR, NE8 1RD, NE8 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 1RP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE8 1RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 36.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 57.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (94%) 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 | 71.9% | 79.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 31.3% |
| Good health | 20.7% | 14.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -19.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 17.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 17.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.2% | 24.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 87.6% | 89.3% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 81.9% | 85% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 85% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 4.5% | 46.2% | -41.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 70.9% | 0.5% | 70.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 16% | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Terrace was 43.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Cambridge Terrace has the 13th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 218th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cambridge Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-05-06 | £383,082 |
| 22 Cambridge Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-13 | £339,604 |
| 28 Cambridge Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-12-05 | £378,607 |
| 28 Cambridge Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2010-05-28 | £253,033 |
| 20 Cambridge Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-10-02 | £205,526 |
NE8 1RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 NE8 1RP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 112 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | - not rated | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , NE8 4BB | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Community 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 | 1,622 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,311 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 | 1,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 46 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 297 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savour Bakery Cafe & Patisserie Ltd | 205b Coatsworth Road | 90 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 252 yd | |
| Shawarma | 111 Coatsworth Road | 254 yd | |
| Samosa Sisters | Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Coatsworth Road | 276 yd | |
| Gateshead Clubhouse | Worcester Green Day Centre, Worcester Green | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 276 yd | |
| The Nursery Working Mens Club | The Bensham Arms Public House, Claremont Street | 295 yd | |
| Gateshead Masonic Hall | Alexandra Road | 329 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 378 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blooms | 221 Coatsworth Road | 91 yd | |
| Superpie | 116 Coatsworth Road | 94 yd | |
| Panino | 104 Bewick Road | 175 yd | |
| New Golden Bird Chinese Takeaway | 94-98 Coatsworth Road | 246 yd | |
| QUALITY CHIPPY | 86 Coatsworth Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 166 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 Coatsworth Road | 246 yd | |
| Zad Alkhair Halal | 127 Coatsworth Road | 250 yd | |
| Nanthan Superstores Ltd | 151 Coatsworth Road | 254 yd | |
| Ayan Superstore Ltd | 97-101 Coatsworth road | 300 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 430 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 532 yd | |
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Windmill Hill Atp ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 948 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.