Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

FIRWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DL.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE11 0DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE11 0DL — age 43, 80% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £159k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 30.2% year-on-year.

home £159,095 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE11 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Firwood Gardens, 0.4km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00041879 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0DL. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 148,300

11 sales · Mean £ 143,686

Flat

£ 74,750

2 sales · Mean £ 74,750

Semi-Detached

£ 131,000

7 sales · Mean £ 146,857

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE11 0DL has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Lobley Hill Primary School

Good390 pupils0.4 km
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Emmanuel College

Outstanding1449 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Valley News1.0 km
  • Feeding Families0.3 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Kular Stores0.4 km
  • Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rutherford Association Football Club0.3 km
  • The Norwood0.8 km
  • Valley Farm0.9 km
  • The Waggon Team0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cookie Freaks1.0 km
  • Joshua Tree Cafe0.2 km
  • JJ's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Watergate Cafe0.5 km
  • Acorndeli Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • O'Briens Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Porcellis1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • THE GRANERY0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dunston2.0 km
  • Metrocentre3.1 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Beechwood Gardens-Rowanwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Beechwood Gardens-Rowanwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Dukesway0.3 km