Coatsworth Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 1UH is located in the Lobley Hill and Bensham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 1TN, NE8 1SQ, NE8 1QP, NE8 1RT, NE8 1SU, NE8 1RS, NE8 1RU, NE8 1UA, NE8 1RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 1UH is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 43.4% | 41.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 56.6% | 58.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 1UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 50.6% | 54.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 56% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 9% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 26.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 27.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 71.3% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 62.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 62.1% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 16.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 62.3% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 12% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 11.9% | 0.5% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coatsworth Road was 329.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% higher than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coatsworth Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 43rd highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 179.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 - 149 Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-01-26 | £142,166 |
NE8 1UH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NE8 1UH 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,838 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 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | - not rated | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 810 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 | 1,453 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,501 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 | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,257 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 | 170 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma | 111 Coatsworth Road | 70 yd | |
| Savour Bakery Cafe & Patisserie Ltd | 205b Coatsworth Road | 202 yd | |
| Gateshead Clubhouse | Worcester Green Day Centre, Worcester Green | 278 yd | |
| The Windmill Hills Centre | Chester Place | 296 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nursery Working Mens Club | The Bensham Arms Public House, Claremont Street | 112 yd | |
| Gateshead Masonic Hall | Alexandra Road | 224 yd | |
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 445 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 2 Coatsworth Road | 446 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizzi Pizza | 163 Coatsworth Road | 70 yd | |
| New Golden Bird Chinese Takeaway | 94-98 Coatsworth Road | 75 yd | |
| QUALITY CHIPPY | 86 Coatsworth Road | 75 yd | |
| Panino | 104 Bewick Road | 90 yd | |
| Superpie | 116 Coatsworth Road | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 25 yd | |
| Zad Alkhair Halal | 127 Coatsworth Road | 67 yd | |
| Nanthan Superstores Ltd | 151 Coatsworth Road | 70 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 Coatsworth Road | 75 yd | |
| Ayan Superstore Ltd | 97-101 Coatsworth road | 127 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 423 yd | |
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 522 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Windmill Hill Atp ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 795 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gateshead) NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 JACKSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 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.