Durham Place is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 3TP is located in the Deckham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Place, Gateshead, NE8 3TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 3RR, NE8 4BD, NE8 3RH, NE8 3RN, NE8 4BP, NE8 3RP, NE8 3RL, NE8 3TU, NE8 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 3TP is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 56.2% | 44.6% | -11.6% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 43.8% | 55.4% | 11.6% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 3TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 40.1% | 47.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 21.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 16% | 17.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (58.5%) 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 | 32.7% | 35.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 22.9% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 24.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 3TP this area, 29.9% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.8% | 29.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 8% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 20.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.5% | 93% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.4% | 90.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Place was 312.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Place has the 19th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 42nd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Durham Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2000-11-17 | £167,073 |
NE8 3TP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , Deckham NE8 4BB | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Road Junior School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Road Infant School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,217 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,522 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 | 1,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,261 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Jewish High School for Girls Ltd 6 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4DY | - not rated | 519 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4EA | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewicks (Central Library) | Central Library, Prince Consort Road | 477 yd | |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowling Centre (Cafe) | Gladstone Terrace | 541 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 557 yd | |
| Spice Connection | 248 Durham Road | 602 yd | |
| Nacho Average | 328 Sunderland Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | The Globe, Old Durham Road | 180 yd | |
| Gateshead Snooker Centre | 187-193 Durham Road | 502 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 620 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 620 yd | |
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visocchis | 266 Old Durham Road | 147 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 301 Old Durham Road | 237 yd | |
| The Imperial Express | 287 Old Durham Road | 237 yd | |
| Linzi's Fish & Chips / Pizza Bite | 115 - 117 Split Crow Road | 396 yd | |
| We Wings incl We 'R' Burgers 'N' Wraps | 18 Durham Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 500 yd | |
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 654 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 687 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 749 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 521 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Lindisfarne Primary School (Closed) Lindisfarne Drive | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.