Clock Mill Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 2QX 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 Clock Mill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 2QU, NE11 9QU, NE11 9QZ, NE8 2GL, NE8 2GN, NE8 2GF, NE8 2HP, NE11 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE8 2QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 38.9% | 57.6% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 22.4% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 18% | 10.6% | -7.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (68.1%) 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 | 38.8% | 43.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 25% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.1% | 24.3% | -24.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 22% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 23.5% | 18.1% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 90.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 93.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clock Mill Road was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Dunston and Teams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clock Mill Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dunston and Teams and the 330th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Drop In Clockmill Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2022-04-14 | £21,020 |
| Revolution House Clock Mill Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2019-12-02 | £805,851 |
| A1 Windows Ltd Clock Mill Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-02-01 | £277,927 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC Primary School Clumber Street North , Elswick NE4 7RE | 1out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,151 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,534 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 | 948 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 352 yd | |
| DK Home Support | Advance House, 159-161 Ravensworth Road | 426 yd | |
| Dunston Deli Ltd | 49 Ravensworth Road | 447 yd | |
| Jump Giants | Forge Road | 530 yd | |
| Treats by the Tyne | Dunston Community Centre, Collingwood Terrace | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Social Club Limited | Dunston Social Club Limited, Ravensworth Road | 380 yd | |
| sunside social club | Staithes Road | 518 yd | |
| The Tudor Rose | Collingwood Terrace | 539 yd | |
| Dun Cow Inn | Dun Cow Inn, Ellison Road | 597 yd | |
| Dunston Masonic Hall | Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apos Pizza | 157 Ravensworth Road | 382 yd | |
| Star Of Asia | 155 Ravensworth Road | 382 yd | |
| Lucky Garden | 4 Victoria Street | 409 yd | |
| Sing Wah Chinese Take Away | 45 Ravensworth Road | 447 yd | |
| Dunston Golden Chippy | 57 Ravensworth Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Store | 115 Wellington Road | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Gateshead) ROPERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 355 yd |
| Smith Terrace ABBEYFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Riverside Primary Academy COLLIERY ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Dunston Park Dunston Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Eslington Primary School HAZEL ROAD | grass pitches | 838 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 | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.