Kings Close is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 3PW is located in the Bridges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Close, Gateshead, NE8 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 3PR, NE8 3PS, NE8 3QP, NE8 3PT, NE8 3PQ, NE8 3PP, NE8 3PZ, NE8 3PJ, NE8 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 3PW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 45.3% | 47.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 52% | 41.9% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 37.4% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 32% | 34.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 39.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3PW this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 28.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 24.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.6% | 83.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 92.1% | 78.2% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 79.1% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Close was 215.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 64th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Kings Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-12-19 | £103,372 |
| 14 Kings Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-12-18 | £109,452 |
| 6 Kings Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-05-22 | £101,751 |
| 13 Kings Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-02-08 | £71,606 |
| 13 Kings Close, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-02-08 | £71,606 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,444 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 | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | - not rated | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , Deckham NE8 4BB | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindisfarne Community Primary School Lindisfarne Drive , NE8 3LB | - not rated | 996 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 | 1,894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,391 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 | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,361 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 | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish High School for Girls Ltd 6 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4DY | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | - not rated | 1,153 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 | 133 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Gateshead Community Church, Tennyson Court | 293 yd | |
| Al Taib | 7 Coxon Terrace | 600 yd | |
| The Golden Marigold | Marigold Court | 667 yd | |
| Pattinson House | 34b Pattinson Gardens | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | The Globe, Old Durham Road | 745 yd | |
| The Brandling Inn | Balmoral Tavern, Balmoral Drive | 964 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn Public House, Old Durham Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Cottage | 318 Sunderland Road | 164 yd | |
| Linzi's Fish & Chips / Pizza Bite | 115 - 117 Split Crow Road | 479 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 15 Coxon Terrace | 574 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 301 Old Durham Road | 768 yd | |
| The Imperial Express | 287 Old Durham Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Old Fold Road | 433 yd | |
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 448 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 690 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 145 Balmoral Drive | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bede Community Primary School OLD FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Gateshead International Stadium NEILSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Lindisfarne Primary School (Closed) Lindisfarne Drive | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 1,025 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.