Abbey Court is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4AL is located in the Deckham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Court, Gateshead, NE8 4AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 4AS, NE8 4AW, NE8 4AN, NE8 4AX, NE8 4AP, NE8 3BF, NE8 4BD, NE8 3RP, NE8 3TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 4AL is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 50.7% | 46.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 4AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 53.6% | 44.1% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 38.7% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 41.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.2% | 26.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 30.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 84.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 85.6% | 82.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 82.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Court was 329.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Abbey Court has the 18th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 40th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Abbey Court, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2014-04-17 | £82,546 |
| 8 Abbey Court, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2003-11-05 | £134,345 |
| 27 Abbey Court, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2003-08-22 | £73,636 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,932 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Road Infant School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Road Junior School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Prince Consort Road , NE8 1LR | 3out of 4 | 578 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 | 1,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,005 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery School Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,048 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shoshanim 7 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4DY | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4EA | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Keser Girls School Ely Street , NE8 1NR | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Indoor Bowling Centre (Cafe) | Gladstone Terrace | 326 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 355 yd | |
| Bewicks (Central Library) | Central Library, Prince Consort Road | 410 yd | |
| Samosa Sisters | Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Coatsworth Road | 592 yd | |
| Gateshead Clubhouse | Worcester Green Day Centre, Worcester Green | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe | The Globe, Old Durham Road | 66 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 534 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 534 yd | |
| Gateshead Snooker Centre | 187-193 Durham Road | 585 yd | |
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Wings incl We 'R' Burgers 'N' Wraps | 18 Durham Road | 225 yd | |
| Visocchis | 266 Old Durham Road | 284 yd | |
| Bensham Fish Bar | 176 Prince Consort Road | 351 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 301 Old Durham Road | 420 yd | |
| The Imperial Express | 287 Old Durham Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 580 yd | |
| Aldi Stores limited | Aldi Stores Limited, Sunderland Road | 609 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 642 yd | |
| 2Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road | 657 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 82 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 307 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 467 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Lindisfarne Primary School (Closed) Lindisfarne Drive | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Ladies Fitness Studio 239-241 239-241 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gateshead) NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 NE8-JACKSON HOUSE 30-32 JACKSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.