NE9 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Anderson Green, 0.2km from Saltwell Side in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00041780 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANDERSON GREEN, NE9 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDERSON GREEN, NE9 5BQ.
371
45
£ 45,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 45, NE9 5BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5BQ has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Kells Lane Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Dryden School
Glynwood Community Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Oakfield Infant School
Oakfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited1.0 km
- Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.8 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
- Passion 4 Fruit0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Associates Club0.3 km
- Cannon gateshead0.2 km
- Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
- Socketts0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
- Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.4 km
- Piazza Latina Restaurant0.5 km
- St Helens Church Hall0.3 km
- The Imperial Restaurant0.3 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Angel Fish Bar1.0 km
- Fish Fry0.8 km
- Layla Restaurant0.5 km
- Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches0.6 km
- Davincci's0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.1 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eslington Villa Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth3.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.4 km
- Newcastle3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Musgrave School0.2 km
- Durham Road-Musgrave School0.2 km
- Durham Road - Beaconsfield Road0.2 km
- Beaconsfield Road0.3 km
- Bell Vue Bank-Durham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95BQ · Data under Open Government Licence