NE9 5DL is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Gardens, 0.6km from Saltwell Side in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For serious buyers, NE9 5DL is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 7.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00041753 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON GARDENS, NE9 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON GARDENS, NE9 5DL.
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£ 45,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE9 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £330k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DL. The average age is 39.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
4 sales · Mean £ 348,022
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5DL has low crime rates — 13 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Dryden School
Kells Lane Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Gibside School
Glynwood Community Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited1.0 km
- Deli1741.0 km
- Nomies Deli0.9 km
- Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Associates Club0.8 km
- Cannon gateshead0.6 km
- The Plough0.6 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.2 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.8 km
- Piazza Latina Restaurant0.9 km
- St Helens Church Hall0.7 km
- The Imperial Restaurant0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Fish Fry0.5 km
- Layla Restaurant0.9 km
- Little Chip0.9 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.1 km
- Newcastle3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road-Musgrave Road0.2 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.2 km
- Dryden Road-Musgrave Road0.2 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.2 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DL · Data under Open Government Licence