Durham Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4JR is located in the Saltwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 4JQ, NE8 4JP, NE8 4JN, NE9 5DW, NE8 4JL, NE8 4JH, NE9 5AY, NE8 4JJ, NE9 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 4JR is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 46.3% | 43% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 57% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 4JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 55.9% | 64.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 19.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 47.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 37.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 41.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 89.9% | 84.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 84.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 248.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 464.7% higher than the Low Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Durham Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Low Fell and the 68th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-11-18 | £81,838 |
| 230 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2022-04-08 | £90,911 |
| 274 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,500 | 2021-09-28 | £388,777 |
| 270 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2021-06-30 | £376,153 |
| 244 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £205,250 | 2021-03-30 | £233,115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,840 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 , NE8 4BB | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,414 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Academy 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 | 136 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 826 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 | 20 yd | |
| Bewicks (Central Library) | Central Library, Prince Consort Road | 383 yd | |
| Samosa Sisters | Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Coatsworth Road | 566 yd | |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties | 156 Prince Consort Road | 759 yd | |
| Savour Bakery Cafe & Patisserie Ltd | 205b Coatsworth Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Snooker Centre | 187-193 Durham Road | 83 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 439 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 440 yd | |
| The Azure Blue | The Azure Blue, 100 Eastbourne Avenue | 441 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn Public House, Old Durham Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab | 236 Durham Road | 11 yd | |
| Santos | 228 Durham Road | 11 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 226 Durham Road | 11 yd | |
| Ibos Take Away | 220 Durham Road | 11 yd | |
| Last Days Of The Raj | 218 Durham Road | 11 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 83 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 553 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 972 yd | |
| Shop Local | 208-210 Saltwell Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 Coatsworth Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 80 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 447 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 870 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Swallow Leisure (Gateshead) (Closed) High West Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.