Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ELLWOOD GARDENS, NE9 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLWOOD GARDENS, NE9 5DU.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NE9 5DU is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

NE9 5DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ellwood Gardens, 0.2km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00041592 (shared with 11 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 5DU. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 190,928

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

NE9 5DU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences145
Criminal damage and arson38
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order30
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.4 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.4 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.5 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.8 km
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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Good316 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Bakery0.6 km
  • Centrechem0.9 km
  • Danskys0.9 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.9 km
  • GK Butchers Limited0.9 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gateshead RUFC0.8 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.2 km
  • Gateshead Corporation Club0.5 km
  • Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Bensham Community Fishers Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.4 km
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.8 km
  • Nacho Average0.9 km
  • Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.7 km
  • The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.6 km
  • Golden Fish Inn1.0 km
  • Superpie0.9 km
  • The Imperial Express0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Ali Baba0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel0.6 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.5 km
  • Newcastle2.5 km
  • Heworth2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace0.2 km
  • Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.2 km
  • Durham Road-Dryden Road0.2 km