Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE9 5AE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 176.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE9 5AE is a safe, established residential area on Durham Road, 0.6km from Saltwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For serious buyers, NE9 5AE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 99% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 176.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00041578 (shared with 9 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 NE9 5AE. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 467,500

2 sales · Mean £ 467,500

Flat

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 245,600

Semi-Detached

£ 481,500

1 sales · Mean £ 481,500

Terraced

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

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

NE9 5AE has low crime rates — 20 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime12
Public order9
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.4 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.4 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.7 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.9 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Nomies Deli0.9 km
  • Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Bakery0.8 km
  • Egg Free Cake Box0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Associates Club0.9 km
  • Cannon gateshead0.7 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.9 km
  • St Helens Church Hall0.8 km
  • The Imperial Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • Fish Fry0.6 km
  • Little Chip0.8 km
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.8 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Ali Baba0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.9 km
  • Newcastle2.9 km
  • Heworth3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road-Valley View0.0 km
  • Durham Road-Valley View0.0 km
  • Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
  • Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.3 km