Curzon Place is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 2ES is located in the Bridges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 2006-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curzon Place, Gateshead, NE8 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 2ER, NE8 2AJ, NE8 2AS, NE8 2AB, NE8 2AT, NE8 2BJ, NE8 2DQ, NE8 2AW, NE8 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 2ES is primarily male, with 56.5% 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 | 36.1% | 43.5% | 7.4% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 63.9% | 56.5% | -7.4% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 80.2% | 74.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 65.6% | 59% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| 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.
In the area around NE8 2ES this area, 3.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.5% | 73% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 0.8% | -7.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.8% | 76.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 73.9% | 68.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 69.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 8.4% | -6.0% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curzon Place was 437.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% higher than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curzon Place has the 10th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 22nd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Curzon Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-08-14 | £136,229 |
| 86 Curzon Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-06-10 | £97,642 |
| 109 Curzon Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2025-03-10 | £135,471 |
| 121 Curzon Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-07-09 | £154,690 |
| 66 Curzon Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-11-22 | £92,407 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE8 2ES 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Infant School St Cuthbert's Road , NE8 2EL | - not rated | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindisfarne Community Primary School Lindisfarne Drive , NE8 3LB | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Place Junior School Chester Place , NE8 1QB | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 749 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery School Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Manor School Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 5,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Community school | 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 | 521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Bede House , Sunderland Road NE8 3HY | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 1,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rested Ghoul Ltd | 10 Wellington Street | 61 yd | |
| Big Fat Donut Co | 14 Wellington Street | 71 yd | |
| Sereniti | 9-11 Wellington Street | 75 yd | |
| Raval Restaurant & Bar | Church Street | 148 yd | |
| Sage Gateshead (Catering) | St Marys Square | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbus | 2 High Level Parade | 53 yd | |
| Victor Indigo November | 12 Wellington Street | 67 yd | |
| Central Bar | The Central Hotel, Half Moon Lane | 70 yd | |
| Axis Beer | 16 High Level Parade, Wellington Street | 75 yd | |
| Station East | The Station, Hills Street | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dicksons | Unit 6, The Interchange Centre | 382 yd | |
| TSK Gateshead Yo Sushi | 1 Trinity Square | 389 yd | |
| Greggs | 31 Quayside | 411 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Ellison Walk | 441 yd | |
| Greggs | 18 Ellison Walk | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | Unit 10 The Interchange Centre | 382 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 7-8 The Interchange Centre | 382 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Trinity Square | 475 yd | |
| Poundland | The Interchange Centre | 479 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | M&s Simply Food, Newcastle Central Railway Station Neville Street | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Newcastle Gateshead) CURZON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 56 yd |
| Vigour Gym 2 (Closed) Wellington Street | health and fitness suite | 85 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Gateshead) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gateshead) NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 JACKSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Le Club Newcastle (Closed) The Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Windmill Hill Atp ST. CUTHBERTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 569 yd |
| Ladies Fitness Studio 239-241 239-241 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Newcastle) (Closed) Quayside | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Springslite (Pandon Bank) (Closed) Melbourne House Melbourne House Melbourne Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Bannatynes Health Club (Newcastle) (Closed) St. Anns House St. Anns House St. Ann's Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.