Affluence in Newcastle upon Tyne
How Newcastle upon Tyne ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 304,489 (2024)
Newcastle upon TyneCity
How well off Newcastle upon Tyne is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Newcastle upon Tyne scores 4.8 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is health and disability (3.6 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Health and disability3.6
- Older people in low-income households4.2
- Crime4.2
- Employment4.9
- Education and skills4.9
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income5.0
- Living environment5.2
- Barriers to housing and services7.2
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
46.2% of adults in Newcastle upon Tyne are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 17% are retired and 19.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
27.6% of adults in Newcastle upon Tyne work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
34.9% of adults in Newcastle upon Tyne hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 18.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.