Rawling Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4QS is located in the Lobley Hill and Bensham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 1YN, NE8 4RA, NE8 4QR, NE8 4QX, NE8 4PX, NE8 4PT, NE8 4QY, NE8 1XS, NE8 4TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 4QS 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 | 51.8% | 44.6% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 55.4% | 7.2% | 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 4QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 45.8% | 53.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 28.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 52.5% | 15.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 26% | -15.6% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4QS this area, 30.7% 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 | 37.9% | 30.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 29.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 73.8% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 73.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 14% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 73.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 10% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawling Road was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawling Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 343rd highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Rawling Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2023-12-15 | £31,185 |
| 105 Rawling Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2023-02-13 | £45,724 |
| 131 Rawling Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-05-27 | £142,224 |
| 85 Rawling Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-04-29 | £63,059 |
| 109 Rawling Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-03-24 | £59,475 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE8 4QS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,876 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Cafe | 2 Newton Street | 281 yd | |
| The Magpies Fish Bar | 170 Saltwell Road | 316 yd | |
| Bensham Court Community Lounge | 1 Bensham Court, Bensham Court | 349 yd | |
| Dominics Cafe | 199 Saltwell Road | 441 yd | |
| The Cafe Under The Spire | St Cuthberts House, Bensham Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham House | Bensham Road | 191 yd | |
| Saltwell Social Club Limited | 100 Saltwell Road | 238 yd | |
| The Stirling House | Stirling House, 173 Saltwell Road | 240 yd | |
| Tynesocial Community CiC | Sidney Grove | 295 yd | |
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwell and Batter | 107-109 Saltwell Road | 187 yd | |
| Bensham Tandoori | 94-96 Saltwell Road | 205 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 182 Saltwell Road | 238 yd | |
| Ping On Chop Suey House | 253 Bensham Road | 290 yd | |
| Golden Fish Inn | 195-197 Rawling Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Food Store | 76/78 Saltwell Road | 202 yd | |
| Shop Local | 208-210 Saltwell Road | 382 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 577 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 648 yd | |
| Nanthan Superstores Ltd | 151 Coatsworth Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 337 yd | |
| Eslington Primary School HAZEL ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Alexandra Road Alexandra Road | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Smith Terrace ABBEYFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
| Gateshead Indoor Bowls Club GLADSTONE TERRACE | indoor bowls | 1,088 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.