Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE9 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE9 5AR.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NE9 5AR 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.

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

NE9 5AR is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Low Fell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For families considering a move, NE9 5AR 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00041780 (shared with 51 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 5AR. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

NE9 5AR has low crime rates — 19 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 offences37
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8

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

Good0.5 km
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Glynwood Community Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.8 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.9 km
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Oakfield Junior School

Good237 pupils1.1 km
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Oakfield Infant School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.1 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils1.1 km
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The Cedars Academy

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Egg Free Cake Box0.2 km
  • Passion 4 Fruit0.2 km
  • Ready Fresh0.7 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Associates Club0.2 km
  • Cannon gateshead0.1 km
  • Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.5 km
  • Socketts0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
  • Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.2 km
  • Piazza Latina Restaurant0.4 km
  • St Helens Church Hall0.1 km
  • The Imperial Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Angel Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Fish Fry0.9 km
  • Layla Restaurant0.4 km
  • Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.5 km
  • Davincci's0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eslington Villa Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth3.3 km
  • Dunston3.4 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road0.1 km
  • Bell Vue Bank-Durham Road0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Bank - Belle Vue Grove0.1 km
  • Beaconsfield Road0.2 km
  • Durham Road - Elder Grove0.2 km