Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

EAST PARK ROAD, NE9 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST PARK ROAD, NE9 5AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5AX 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 5AX — age 37, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £348k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.

home £348,983 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE9 5AX is a safe, established residential area on East Park Road, 0.4km from Saltwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Saltwell ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For serious buyers, NE9 5AX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 24.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AX 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 5AX. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 293,975

12 sales · Mean £ 296,933

Detached

£ 403,725

4 sales · Mean £ 404,850

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

NE9 5AX has low crime rates — 25 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.5 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.5 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.8 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.8 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Associates Club1.0 km
  • Cannon gateshead0.8 km
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • 101 Regiment Royal Artillery0.7 km
  • Gateshead Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away1.0 km
  • St Helens Church Hall0.9 km
  • The Imperial Restaurant0.9 km
  • Dominics Cafe0.8 km
  • Royal Mail (Catering)0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Fish Fry0.8 km
  • Little Chip0.6 km
  • Low Fell Pizza0.8 km
  • Original Bakehouse0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • A Bit of a Treat Limited0.8 km
  • A&C Bolton0.8 km
  • Geordies Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Jenny Hall0.6 km
  • Now Cosmetic @415 Clinic0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
  • Newcastle2.8 km
  • Heworth3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
  • Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.3 km
  • Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.3 km