Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ESSEX GARDENS, NE9 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX GARDENS, NE9 5BB.

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

362

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE9 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 99% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE9 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Essex Gardens, 0.3km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE9, NE9 5BB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 99% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00041578 (shared with 9 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 5BB. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 285,250

20 sales · Mean £ 277,722

Semi-Detached

£ 333,750

2 sales · Mean £ 333,750

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

NE9 5BB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.4 km
A

Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.4 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.6 km
P

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.6 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.8 km
P

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Plough0.4 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.6 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.2 km
  • Gateshead Corporation Club0.6 km
  • Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
  • Fish Fry0.7 km
  • Little Chip0.5 km
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.6 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Bakery0.6 km
  • Centrechem0.9 km
  • Danskys0.9 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.9 km
  • GK Butchers Limited0.9 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.5 km
  • The Coffee Bean0.9 km
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.9 km
  • The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Ali Baba0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km
  • Newcastle2.7 km
  • Heworth2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.1 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Durham Road-Dryden Road0.2 km