King Edward Street is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 3PR 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 King Edward Street, Gateshead, NE8 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 3PQ, NE8 3PS, NE8 3PW, NE8 3PP, NE8 3PJ, NE8 3PT, NE8 3PN, NE8 3QP, NE8 3PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 3PR is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 46.7% | 45.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 54.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 3PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 59% | 57.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 27.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 42.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 39.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 24.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 29.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 88.3% | 80.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 81.8% | 66.3% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 18.5% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 66.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.8% | 76.7% | -29.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 12.3% | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edward Street was 204.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Edward Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 75th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 King Edward Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2025-07-15 | £48,795 |
| 68 King Edward Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-04-25 | £69,408 |
| 28 King Edward Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2024-04-15 | £65,963 |
| 26 King Edward Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,500 | 2023-08-31 | £42,983 |
| 24 King Edward Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2023-01-24 | £61,876 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE8 3PR 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,480 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 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | - not rated | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , Deckham NE8 4BB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindisfarne Community Primary School Lindisfarne Drive , NE8 3LB | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,514 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 5,429 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 | 1,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Further education | 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 | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish High School for Girls Ltd 6 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4DY | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacho Average | 328 Sunderland Road | 135 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Gateshead Community Church, Tennyson Court | 286 yd | |
| Al Taib | 7 Coxon Terrace | 644 yd | |
| The Golden Marigold | Marigold Court | 704 yd | |
| Pattinson House | 34b Pattinson Gardens | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | The Globe, Old Durham Road | 698 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn Public House, Old Durham Road | 951 yd | |
| The Brandling Inn | Balmoral Tavern, Balmoral Drive | 982 yd | |
| Gateshead Snooker Centre | 187-193 Durham Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Cottage | 318 Sunderland Road | 160 yd | |
| Linzi's Fish & Chips / Pizza Bite | 115 - 117 Split Crow Road | 442 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 15 Coxon Terrace | 619 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 301 Old Durham Road | 723 yd | |
| The Imperial Express | 287 Old Durham Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 430 yd | |
| Asda | Old Fold Road | 476 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 665 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 145 Balmoral Drive | 980 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bede Community Primary School OLD FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Gateshead International Stadium NEILSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Lindisfarne Primary School (Closed) Lindisfarne Drive | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 982 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.