Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

VALLEY GARDENS, NE9 5EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY GARDENS, NE9 5EB.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5EB 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NE9 5EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NE9 5EB is a safe, established residential area on Valley Gardens, 0.5km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE9, NE9 5EB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00041594 (shared with 6 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 5EB. 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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

5 sales · Mean £ 280,790

Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

NE9 5EB has low crime rates — 34 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 offences110
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.3 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.4 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.7 km
P

South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.7 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils1.0 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Plough0.1 km
  • Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The Globe0.8 km
  • The Three Tuns0.9 km
  • The Azure Blue0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Fish Fry0.6 km
  • Little Chip0.8 km
  • Dragon Place0.9 km
  • Li's Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Subway Bp Swallow Service Station1.0 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • D&G's Sweet Treats0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • K&A Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Davincci's0.4 km
  • Spice Connection0.4 km
  • Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties1.0 km
  • The Coffee Bean1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Globe Hotel0.8 km
  • Durham House Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Ali Baba0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth2.5 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
  • Newcastle2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
  • Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.1 km
  • Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.2 km
  • Dryden Road0.2 km
  • Carr Hill Road0.2 km