NE9 5DN is a sought-after residential area on Westover Gardens, 0.6km from Blue Quarries in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For serious buyers, NE9 5DN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k, up 8.2% 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 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00041768 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTOVER GARDENS, NE9 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTOVER GARDENS, NE9 5DN.
273
45
£ 45,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE9 5DN's low deprivation rank, 99% ownership, and £457k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DN. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 428,750
10 sales · Mean £ 401,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5DN has low crime rates — 15 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
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Kells Lane Primary School
Gibside School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Glynwood Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.9 km
- Deli1740.9 km
- Nomies Deli0.8 km
- Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.7 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
21 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
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Fish Fry0.5 km
- Layla Restaurant0.9 km
- Little Chip0.9 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful1.0 km
- + 19 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 Road0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Musgrave Road0.2 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DN · Data under Open Government Licence