NE9 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Norwood Gardens, 0.4km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE9 5EA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00041594 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORWOOD GARDENS, NE9 5EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWOOD GARDENS, NE9 5EA.
280
44
£ 38,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE9 5EA — age 44, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5EA. The average age is 43.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 172,000
5 sales · Mean £ 167,400
Semi-Detached
£ 198,500
5 sales · Mean £ 201,520
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5EA has low crime rates — 41 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
Dryden School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Gibside School
South Street Community Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Caedmon Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Plough0.2 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.7 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.3 km
- The Three Tuns1.0 km
- Gateshead Corporation Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Fish Fry0.6 km
- Little Chip0.7 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
- The Imperial Express0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bakery0.8 km
- GS Pannu0.8 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.8 km
- Subway Bp Swallow Service Station0.9 km
- Deli1740.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.6 km
- Nacho Average1.0 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.6 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.9 km
- The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.7 km
- The Globe Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km
- Newcastle2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.1 km
- Dryden Road0.2 km
- Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95EA · Data under Open Government Licence