Johnson Street is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 2PJ is located in the Dunston and Teams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Johnson Street, Gateshead, NE8 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 2PS, NE8 2PE, NE8 2PT, NE8 2PL, NE8 2PN, NE8 2PX, NE8 2HR, NE8 2PQ, NE8 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 2PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.8% | 47.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 2PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 45.9% | 53.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 44% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 33% | 25.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 18.2% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 23.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.9% | 80% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 88.5% | 75.3% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 11.4% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 75.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnson Street was 190.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% higher than the Dunston and Teams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Johnson Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dunston and Teams and the 104th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Johnson Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2022-04-08 | £164,400 |
| 51 Johnson Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-26 | £168,547 |
| 37 Johnson Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-02-14 | £162,265 |
| 63 Johnson Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2019-10-28 | £187,110 |
| 65 Johnson Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2017-10-18 | £155,463 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE8 2PJ 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 | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,801 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 4,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague Fives Limited | Power League, Ropery Road | 280 yd | |
| Redheugh & Eslington Communal Lounge | Bolam Street | 305 yd | |
| Staiths Cafe Bar | 1 Autumn Drive | 417 yd | |
| Teams Life Centre Cafe | Teams Life Centre, Askew Road West | 426 yd | |
| No Limits | 4 King Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams & District Social Club | Derwentwater Road | 294 yd | |
| Tynesocial Community CiC | Sidney Grove | 807 yd | |
| sunside social club | Staithes Road | 846 yd | |
| Whickham House | Bensham Road | 859 yd | |
| Dunston Social Club Limited | Dunston Social Club Limited, Ravensworth Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Masters | Unit 1,Teams Village Shops, Askew Road West | 426 yd | |
| The Big Boy Bake Shop Limited | Unit 4, Teams Village Shops, Askew Road West | 426 yd | |
| Apos Pizza | 157 Ravensworth Road | 814 yd | |
| Star Of Asia | 155 Ravensworth Road | 814 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 4 Victoria Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Food Store | 76/78 Saltwell Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Terrace ABBEYFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 87 yd |
| Powerleague (Gateshead) ROPERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 282 yd |
| Eslington Primary School HAZEL ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 995 yd | |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 43.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.2% |
| 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.