Faraday Grove is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4UL 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 Faraday Grove, Gateshead, NE8 4UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 4UE, NE8 4QQ, NE8 4UJ, NE8 4QU, NE8 4QN, NE8 4SE, NE8 4TL, NE8 4TP, NE8 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 4UL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 4UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 48.9% | 57.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 19.5% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -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 | 38.9% | 38.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 36% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 24.8% | 20% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 27.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.5% | 83.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 83% | 81.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 10.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 80.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Grove was 139.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.1% higher than the Low Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Grove has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Low Fell and the 173rd highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Faraday Grove, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-07 | £139,846 |
| 7 Faraday Grove, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-10-23 | £73,519 |
| 23 Faraday Grove, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-10-20 | £55,773 |
| 53 Faraday Grove, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-05-12 | £74,175 |
| 35 Faraday Grove, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2023-04-25 | £70,608 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,353 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,109 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 | 2,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,706 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 | 828 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 1,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominics Cafe | 199 Saltwell Road | 141 yd | |
| The Magpies Fish Bar | 170 Saltwell Road | 283 yd | |
| Fountain Court Restaurant | Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 550 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Communal Recreation And Management, Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 550 yd | |
| Deals on Meals | Communal Recreation And Management, Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirling House | Stirling House, 173 Saltwell Road | 325 yd | |
| Saltwell Social Club Limited | 100 Saltwell Road | 380 yd | |
| The Azure Blue | The Azure Blue, 100 Eastbourne Avenue | 545 yd | |
| Whickham House | Bensham Road | 597 yd | |
| Gateshead Royal British Legion Club | 142 Coatsworth Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Inn | 195-197 Rawling Road | 135 yd | |
| The Regent | 203 Saltwell Road | 141 yd | |
| Original Bakehouse | 201 Saltwell Road | 172 yd | |
| Yummy House | 218-220 Saltwell Road | 206 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 182 Saltwell Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Local | 208-210 Saltwell Road | 219 yd | |
| International Food Store | 76/78 Saltwell Road | 471 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 636 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 905 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 821 yd | |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Gymetc. (Gateshead) MAINGATE MAINGATE KINGSWAY NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Eslington Primary School HAZEL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.