NE9 5AQ is a sought-after residential area on Durham Road, 0.1km from Fell, Low in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE9 5AQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00041780 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AQ.
371
45
£ 45,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE9 5AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5AQ. The average age is 45.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5AQ has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Kells Lane Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Glynwood Community Primary School
Dryden School
Oakfield Infant School
Oakfield Junior School
The Cedars Academy
Grace College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited1.0 km
- Bhalla Wine Shop (Onestop)0.9 km
- Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.9 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.1 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Associates Club0.1 km
- Cannon gateshead0.1 km
- Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.6 km
- Socketts0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant0.3 km
- Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.1 km
- Piazza Latina Restaurant0.3 km
- St Helens Church Hall0.1 km
- The Imperial Restaurant0.1 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.1 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Angel Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fish Fry0.9 km
- Layla Restaurant0.3 km
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.4 km
- Davincci's0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eslington Villa Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth3.3 km
- Dunston3.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Vue Bank-Durham Road0.0 km
- Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road0.0 km
- Belle Vue Bank - Belle Vue Grove0.1 km
- Beaconsfield Road0.1 km
- Durham Road - Elder Grove0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95AQ · Data under Open Government Licence