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.
NE9 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE9 5AR.
371
45
£ 45,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Kells Lane Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Glynwood Community Primary School
Dryden School
Oakfield Junior School
Oakfield Infant School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
The Cedars Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.2 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE95AR · Data under Open Government Licence