NE9 5BD is a safe, established residential area on Summerfield Road, 0.4km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE9, NE9 5BD 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00041578 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMERFIELD ROAD, NE9 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERFIELD ROAD, NE9 5BD.
362
42
£ 38,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5BD 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.
Area Character
NE9 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 99% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £364k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 556,500
1 sales · Mean £ 556,500
Terraced
£ 268,000
2 sales · Mean £ 268,000
Semi-Detached
£ 264,000
5 sales · Mean £ 265,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5BD has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Dryden School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Gibside School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
South Street Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Caedmon Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Cannon gateshead1.0 km
- The Plough0.4 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.5 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.3 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Fish Fry0.6 km
- Little Chip0.6 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
- Golden Fish Inn0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Bakery0.6 km
- GS Pannu0.6 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Deli1740.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.6 km
- Primavera1.0 km
- The Coffee Bean0.8 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.6 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.9 km
- The Globe Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
- Newcastle2.8 km
- Heworth2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.1 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
- Dryden Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95BD · Data under Open Government Licence