Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DRYDEN ROAD, NE9 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRYDEN ROAD, NE9 5DW.

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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 5DW 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 5DW is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £110k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, NE9 5DW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DW 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 5DW. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

18 sales · Mean £ 128,105

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

NE9 5DW has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime29
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.3 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.5 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.5 km
P

Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Bakery0.5 km
  • Centrechem0.8 km
  • Danskys0.8 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.8 km
  • GK Butchers Limited0.8 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gateshead RUFC0.8 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.1 km
  • Gateshead Corporation Club0.5 km
  • Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Bensham Community Fishers Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.4 km
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.8 km
  • Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.7 km
  • The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.8 km
  • Dominics Cafe1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.8 km
  • Superpie0.9 km
  • The Imperial Express0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
  • Ali Baba0.6 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
  • Manors2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dryden Road0.0 km
  • Durham Road-Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
  • Durham Road-Northbourne Street0.2 km