Wordsworth Street is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 3HE 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 Wordsworth Street, Gateshead, NE8 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 3HG, NE8 3HJ, NE8 3LS, NE8 3HW, NE8 3HH, NE8 3LG, NE8 3EZ, NE8 3NP, NE8 3NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 3HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 53.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.4% | 41.6% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 33.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 47.9% | 50.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 26.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 2.6% | -6.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3HE this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 28.1% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 15.2% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 12.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 20.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.2% | 83.6% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 93.5% | 87.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Street was 159.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wordsworth Street has the 51st highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 146th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Wordsworth Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2025-03-28 | £52,532 |
| 8 Wordsworth Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-09-30 | £78,839 |
| 8 Wordsworth Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-03-08 | £80,127 |
| 38 Wordsworth Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-30 | £65,716 |
| 76 Wordsworth Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-06-09 | £94,147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | - not rated | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , NE8 4BB | 2out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede Community Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 901 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 | 953 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 | 1,840 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,000 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 | 243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Gateshead Community Church, Tennyson Court | 395 yd | |
| Nacho Average | 328 Sunderland Road | 514 yd | |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowling Centre (Cafe) | Gladstone Terrace | 552 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 680 yd | |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast | 69 Park Lane | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | The Globe, Old Durham Road | 422 yd | |
| Curley's Bar | Curleys Bar Public House, 266 High Street | 646 yd | |
| William IV | 286 High Street | 646 yd | |
| Ye Olde Fleece | 289 High Street | 686 yd | |
| The Tilley Stone | 9-10 Jackson Street | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Cottage | 318 Sunderland Road | 481 yd | |
| We Wings incl We 'R' Burgers 'N' Wraps | 18 Durham Road | 515 yd | |
| Top Top Pizza | 331 High Street | 583 yd | |
| Visocchis | 266 Old Durham Road | 671 yd | |
| Harley's Fish and Chips | 275 High Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 158 yd | |
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 243 yd | |
| Asda | Old Fold Road | 842 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Trinity Square | 858 yd | |
| Poundland | The Interchange Centre | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lindisfarne Primary School (Closed) Lindisfarne Drive | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 502 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Ladies Fitness Studio 239-241 239-241 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Bede Community Primary School OLD FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gateshead) NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 JACKSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Gateshead International Stadium NEILSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.