Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ASHTREES GARDENS, NE9 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTREES GARDENS, NE9 5BJ.

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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 5BJ 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE9 5BJ's low deprivation rank, 99% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 80.5% year-on-year.

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

NE9 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Ashtrees Gardens, 0.5km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For serious buyers, NE9 5BJ is 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, up 80.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5BJ 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 5BJ. 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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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

£ 585,000

2 sales · Mean £ 585,000

Semi-Detached

£ 342,250

2 sales · Mean £ 342,250

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

NE9 5BJ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.4 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.9 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Associates Club1.0 km
  • Cannon gateshead0.8 km
  • The Plough0.5 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.5 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.4 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away1.0 km
  • St Helens Church Hall0.9 km
  • The Imperial Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Fish Fry0.6 km
  • Little Chip0.7 km
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Bakery0.7 km
  • Egg Free Cake Box1.0 km
  • GS Pannu0.6 km
  • HAQS General Dealers0.7 km
  • Passion 4 Fruit0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
  • Newcastle2.8 km
  • Heworth2.9 km

Bus Stops

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