Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5AL 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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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE9 5AL's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £411k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NE9 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Durham Road, 0.2km from Fell, Low in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For serious buyers, NE9 5AL is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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: Prices average £411k. 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 NE9 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00041773 (shared with 10 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 5AL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 381,166

Terraced

£ 234,975

1 sales · Mean £ 234,975

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

NE9 5AL has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime9
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.4 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.7 km
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Glynwood Community Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.8 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils1.0 km
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Oakfield Junior School

Good237 pupils1.2 km
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Oakfield Infant School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.2 km
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The Cedars Academy

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.9 km
  • Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
  • Passion 4 Fruit0.3 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Associates Club0.3 km
  • Cannon gateshead0.2 km
  • Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
  • Socketts0.5 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
  • Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.3 km
  • Piazza Latina Restaurant0.5 km
  • St Helens Church Hall0.3 km
  • The Imperial Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Angel Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fish Fry0.7 km
  • Layla Restaurant0.5 km
  • Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.6 km
  • Davincci's0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.0 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eslington Villa Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth3.2 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.4 km
  • Newcastle3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road-Musgrave School0.2 km
  • Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road0.2 km
  • Durham Road-Musgrave School0.2 km
  • Beaconsfield Road0.2 km
  • Bell Vue Bank-Durham Road0.2 km