Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

WESTOVER GARDENS, NE9 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTOVER GARDENS, NE9 5DN.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order7
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.2 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.3 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.6 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.6 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.9 km
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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Good316 pupils0.9 km
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Glynwood Community Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils0.9 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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