Albany Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 3EH is located in the Bridges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albany Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 3EH is primarily male, with 57.7% 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 | 45.3% | 42.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 54.7% | 57.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 3EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.7% 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 | 41.7% | 76.7% | 35.0% | 37.9% | 38.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 14% | -22.8% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 4.2% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 46.4% | 49.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 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.
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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 10.7% | -25.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 2.6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.8% | 12.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 66.2% | 39.1% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 13.2% | 0.4% | -12.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 3.8% | -11.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.7% | 83.6% | 28.9% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 56.3% | 73.6% | 17.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 4.2% | -10.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 5.4% | -15.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 73.9% | 17.6% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.9% | 3.8% | -18.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 786.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.5% higher than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 14th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 264.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Thompson Ltd Albany Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1998-04-27 | £173,603 |
NE8 3EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Community Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byker Primary School Commercial Road , Byker NE6 2AT | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Shieldfield Green , NE2 1XA | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,860 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 1out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,065 yd | Academy 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 | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery Alexandra Road , Gateshead NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Shearlegs Road | 253 yd | |
| Feel Well Deli | Riga Building, Abbot's Hill | 565 yd | |
| Enfields Restaurant | Gateshead College, Quarryfield Road | 566 yd | |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus | Gateshead College, Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road | 618 yd | |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast | 69 Park Lane | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Schooner | South Shore Road | 538 yd | |
| Free Trade Inn | 12 Saint Lawrence Road | 627 yd | |
| Full Circle Brew Co | 167 Walker Road | 776 yd | |
| 2knives kitchen | Unit 43, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 801 yd | |
| The Hooch | 81 Quayside | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desserts Delivered Ltd | Unit 11, Hawick Crescent Industrial Estate Hawick Crescent | 653 yd | |
| Locked and Loaded | The Clay Shed, Hoults Estate Walker Road | 801 yd | |
| Garden Ho | 281 High Street | 928 yd | |
| Toscana Pizza | 285 High Street | 928 yd | |
| Harley's Fish and Chips | 275 High Street | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 877 yd | |
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 919 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Trinity Square | 1,011 yd | |
| Asda | Old Fold Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead International Stadium NEILSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Lindisfarne Primary School (Closed) Lindisfarne Drive | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Ladies Fitness Studio 239-241 239-241 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Gateshead) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gateshead) NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 JACKSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Elite Physique Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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.