Area Information for Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL

Biddlestone Road in Newcastle Upon Tyne is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Heaton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend. This page combines information for the address Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for NE6 5SL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Newcastle upon Tyne
Ward Heaton
Constituency Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 110 property sales in Biddlestone Road, NE6 5SL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Jesmond and Heaton), and the Northumbria Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 87 crimes were reported within half a mile of NE6 5SL.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 110 property sales in Biddlestone Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 39
Flat (Purpose-Built) 53
Flat (Converted) 47
Total 140
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 55% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 30
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 75
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 139

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 49
Two People 52
Three People 24
Four People 11
Five People 1
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 57
Other Household 33
Total 139

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 83
Deprived In One Dimension 36
Deprived In Two Dimensions 17
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 140

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 154
Female 140
Total 294

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 13
10-14 8
15-19 13
20-24 51
25-29 41
30-34 48
35-39 27
40-44 19
45-49 14
50-54 11
55-59 10
60-64 8
65-69 4
70-74 8
75-79 5
80-84 4
85+ 2
Total 295

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of NE6 5SL there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 62% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 183
Married 58
Separated 2
Divorced 12
Widowed 8
Total 263

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 138
Good 119
Fair 30
Bad 6
Very Bad 1
Total 294

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Biddlestone Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 59% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 155
Apprenticeship 2
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 21
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 25
Other 6
Total 262

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 73% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 215
Mixed Ethnicity 10
Indian 32
Pakistani 22
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 5
Other Asian 4
Black African 5
Other 2
Total 296

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 235
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 38
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 295

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 235
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 11
Total 294

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NE6 5SL.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 230
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 22

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 161
Christian 62
Buddhist 0
Hindu 22
Jewish 0
Muslim 26
Sikh 4
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 289

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Heaton ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 47% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 122
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 42
Retired 19
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 14
Total 262

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 72
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 180

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 55
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 59
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 43
Total 265

Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL is within the Jesmond and Heaton policing neighbourhood, under the Northumbria Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 87 crimes were reported within half a mile of NE6 5SL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 87 crimes committed near Biddlestone Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Jesmond and Heaton
Clifford Street Police Station
Clifford Street
Newcastle
NE6 1EA
Force Website: http://www.northumbria.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to NE6 5SL. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NE6 5SL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest railway station is Manors, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Manors 1.6 miles
Newcastle 2.2 miles
Heworth 2.7 miles
Dunston 3.7 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 3.8 miles
MetroCentre 4.1 miles
Blaydon 5.6 miles
Seaton Delaval 6.2 miles
Cramlington 6.9 miles
Newsham 8.2 miles
Chester-le-Street 9.3 miles
Wylam 9.5 miles
Blyth Bebside 9.6 miles
Sunderland 9.6 miles
Bedlington 11 miles
Prudhoe 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest is Ravenswood Primary School, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Ravenswood Primary School 260 yards
    
Chillingham Road Primary School 650 yards
    
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 680 yards
    
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Cragside Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Walkergate Community School 0.8 miles
    
Hotspur Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Benton Park Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Byker Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest is Jesmond Park Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Jesmond Park Academy 0.6 miles
    
Benfield School 0.7 miles
    
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 1.3 miles  
Walker Riverside Academy 1.4 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic School 1.4 miles
    
Longbenton High School 2 miles
    
Gosforth Central Middle School 2.2 miles
    
North East Futures UTC 2.2 miles
    
Burnside College 2.3 miles
    
Gosforth Junior High Academy 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest is Biddlestone Health Group, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest is Mr R K Sajjanhar & Associates, approximately 280 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest is Walkergate Park, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Biddlestone Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5SL. The nearest is Querido and Davidson, approximately 380 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in NE6 5SL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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