Belmont Terrace is in Gateshead and in Sunderland district. NE9 7QU is located in the Washington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Washington and Sunderland West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belmont Terrace, Gateshead, NE9 7QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 7QT, NE9 7QS, NE9 7QY, NE9 7QX, NE9 7QH, NE9 7RA, NE9 7QQ, NE9 7RB, NE9 7QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE9 7QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53.7% | 49.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 NE9 7QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 29.6% | 43.6% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 36.8% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14.1% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 47.3% | 45% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.1% | 13.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 21.8% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 29.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 98.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belmont Terrace was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Washington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belmont Terrace has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Washington North and the 144th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Belmont Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-07-07 | £168,210 |
| 2 Belmont Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-07-15 | £163,834 |
| 3 Belmont Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-01-17 | £114,450 |
| 9 Belmont Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-02 | £150,791 |
| 6 Belmont Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-30 | £157,892 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Village Primary School Westfield Crescent , Springwell NE9 7RX | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fell Dyke Infants' School Springwell Road , Wrelenton NE9 7AA | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fell Dyke Junior School Springwell Road , NE9 7AA | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School Springwell Road , NE9 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | - not rated | 2,303 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 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth School Heworth Road , NE37 2NF | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Washington Academy Spout Lane , NE37 2AA | 2out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NL | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellbank School Wellbank Road , NE37 1NN | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewburn School Wealcroft , NE10 8LT | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes Railway | Springwell Road, Springwell | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guide Post | Claremont Terrace, Springwell | 311 yd | |
| Springwell Social Club | Westfield View, Westfield Crescent | 348 yd | |
| The Waggon Inn | The Waggon Inn, Galloping Green Road | 524 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, Mount Road | 539 yd | |
| The Engine Room | Rockcliffe Way | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rominos | 2 Makepeace Terrace, Gateshead | 290 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campground SEABURN GARDENS | grass pitches | 980 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.