NE11 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Thornwood Gardens, 0.2km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE11, NE11 0DB offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00041894 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DB.
285
49
£ 39,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE11 0DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £145k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0DB. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 124,250
8 sales · Mean £ 127,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE11 0DB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lobley Hill Primary School
Emmanuel College
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Eslington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rutherford Association Football Club0.5 km
- The Norwood0.6 km
- Valley Farm0.8 km
- The Waggon Team0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Joshua Tree Cafe0.4 km
- Watergate Cafe0.5 km
- Acorndeli Ltd0.7 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- O'Briens Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- HEY!WOK0.9 km
- Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Lobley Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Feeding Families0.5 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Kular Stores0.3 km
- Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.3 km
- L & W News0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dunston1.8 km
- Metrocentre2.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens0.1 km
- Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens0.1 km
- Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Road-Chiltern Gardens0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Road-Rothbury Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE110DB · Data under Open Government Licence