Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

SALKELD GARDENS, NE9 5ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALKELD GARDENS, NE9 5ED.

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences116
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order23
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.3 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.5 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.5 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.7 km
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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.9 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Ali Baba0.8 km
hotel

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