NE9 5ED is a safe, established residential area on Salkeld Gardens, 0.4km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00041594 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALKELD GARDENS, NE9 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALKELD GARDENS, NE9 5ED.
280
44
£ 38,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5ED 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
NE9 5ED 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. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5ED. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
2 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Semi-Detached
£ 217,000
15 sales · Mean £ 212,564
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5ED has low crime rates — 36 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
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
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Plough0.2 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.6 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.3 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Gateshead Corporation Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
- Fish Fry0.6 km
- Little Chip0.7 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
- The Imperial Express0.4 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bakery0.7 km
- GS Pannu0.7 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.8 km
- Subway Bp Swallow Service Station0.9 km
- Deli1740.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.6 km
- The Coffee Bean0.9 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
3 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.8 km
- The Globe Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.6 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km
- Newcastle2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.2 km
- Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
- Dryden Road0.2 km
- Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95ED · Data under Open Government Licence