Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

LITTLEDENE, NE9 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLEDENE, NE9 5AF.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE9 5AF — age 37, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE9 5AF is a safe, established residential area on Littledene, 0.5km from Saltwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Saltwell ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For families considering a move, NE9 5AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00189941 (shared with 7 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 5AF. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

NE9 5AF 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order10
Vehicle crime10
Other theft4

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 pupils0.5 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.8 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.8 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

40 nearby
  • Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bakery0.7 km
  • Egg Free Cake Box0.8 km
  • GS Pannu0.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Associates Club0.8 km
  • Cannon gateshead0.7 km
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant1.0 km
  • Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.8 km
  • St Helens Church Hall0.8 km
  • The Imperial Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • Fish Fry0.7 km
  • Layla Restaurant1.0 km
  • Little Chip0.8 km
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.8 km
  • + 20 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
  • Heworth3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
  • Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
  • Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.3 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.3 km
  • Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.3 km