NE10 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Old Fold in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Felling ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE10 0DQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE10 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00041645 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE10 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE10 0DQ.
454
35
£ 32,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE10 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in NE10 0DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE10 0DQ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE10 0DQ is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
Brandling Primary School
Falla Park Community Primary School
South Street Community Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Mallard0.9 km
- Friars Goose Water Sports Club0.8 km
- The Schooner0.7 km
- The Merchants Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Al Taib0.4 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Pattinson House0.4 km
- Gateshead International Stadium0.3 km
- The Salvation Army0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Inn0.9 km
- Mr Chips0.4 km
- Yummies1.0 km
- Linzi's Fish & Chips / Pizza Bite0.9 km
- Orchid Cottage0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.8 km
- Asda0.0 km
- 2Brothers Supermarket0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dhillons Convenience Store0.4 km
- Felling Service Station0.7 km
- Friction Bouldering0.8 km
- Gateshead Stadium Food Hub0.3 km
- T&S Premier0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth1.8 km
- Manors2.3 km
- Newcastle2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Old Fold Road0.1 km
- Old Fold Road0.2 km
- Elliot Road0.2 km
- Cross Row0.2 km
- Eastwood Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE100DQ · Data under Open Government Licence