NE9 5DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lynnholme Gardens, 0.3km 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00041592 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNNHOLME GARDENS, NE9 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNNHOLME GARDENS, NE9 5DY.
285
56
£ 38,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DY 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.
Area Character
NE9 5DY 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. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DY. 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
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
Terraced
£ 180,500
12 sales · Mean £ 188,866
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5DY has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Gibside School
Dryden School
South Street Community Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Bakery0.7 km
- Centrechem1.0 km
- Danskys1.0 km
- Fresh N Fruity1.0 km
- GK Butchers Limited1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Gateshead RUFC0.7 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.2 km
- Gateshead Corporation Club0.6 km
- Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Azure Blue0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.5 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.7 km
- Nacho Average1.0 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.8 km
- The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
- The Imperial Express0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Happy Chef0.3 km
- Linzi's Fish & Chips / Pizza Bite0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.7 km
- The Globe Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.6 km
- Newcastle2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.1 km
- Dryden Road0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.2 km
- Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DY · Data under Open Government Licence