Raby Street is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4AD is located in the Deckham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raby Street, Gateshead, NE8 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 4AG, NE8 4AE, NE8 4AH, NE8 4AB, NE8 4AJ, NE8 4BQ, NE8 4AR, NE9 5DX, NE8 3TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 4AD is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 45.2% | 45% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 55% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 4AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 58% | 62.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 23.3% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 41.2% | 43.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 30.5% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 4AD this area, 28.7% 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 | 22.2% | 28.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 26.2% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.7% | 76.4% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 85.4% | 79.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 79.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raby Street was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raby Street has the 48th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 253rd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Raby Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-09-30 | £178,012 |
| 40 Raby Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-12-01 | £78,528 |
| 38 Raby Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-12-01 | £78,528 |
| 28 Raby Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-10-10 | £72,145 |
| 84 Raby Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-12-14 | £192,662 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 5,140 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 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Road Junior School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Road Infant School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | 3out of 4 | 951 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 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,363 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish High School for Girls Ltd 6 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4DY | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4EA | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Yeshiva Lezeirim Preparatory Academy 36-38 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4EF | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Connection | 248 Durham Road | 303 yd | |
| Bewicks (Central Library) | Central Library, Prince Consort Road | 350 yd | |
| Samosa Sisters | Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Coatsworth Road | 602 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 632 yd | |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowling Centre (Cafe) | Gladstone Terrace | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Snooker Centre | 187-193 Durham Road | 203 yd | |
| The Globe | The Globe, Old Durham Road | 426 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 480 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 480 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn Public House, Old Durham Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chef | 301 Old Durham Road | 153 yd | |
| The Imperial Express | 287 Old Durham Road | 153 yd | |
| Visocchis | 266 Old Durham Road | 156 yd | |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab | 236 Durham Road | 292 yd | |
| Santos | 228 Durham Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 202 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 619 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 931 yd | |
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 953 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 686 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.