NE10 9AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Edmunds Drive, 0.2km from High Heworth in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Pelaw and Heworth ward and the Jarrow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE10 9AE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 71.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE10 9AE are sourced from Output Area E00041784 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, NE10 9AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, NE10 9AE.
316
34
£ 32,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE10 9AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, NE10 9AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 71.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE10 9AE. The average age is 34.4. 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
£ 117,750
4 sales · Mean £ 106,112
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE10 9AE has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Heworth Grange School
Colegate Community Primary School
The Drive Community Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
XP Gateshead
Wardley Primary School
Lingey House Primary School
Windy Nook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
- High Felling Off License0.8 km
- MSM Convenience Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Heworth Convenience Store0.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Pelaw Social Club0.6 km
- THE DURHAM RANGER0.9 km
- Leam Lane Social Club0.8 km
- Felling Cricket Club0.2 km
- Swan Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Piccante0.8 km
- Potter's Cafe and Delicious Deserts0.7 km
- Spring Leam Lane0.8 km
- Pelaw Auctions0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Aarons Express0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dicksons0.8 km
- Dominic's Italian Takeaway0.8 km
- Harry's0.8 km
- Golden Rice0.8 km
- The Square Deli0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth0.7 km
- Fellgate4.4 km
- Manors4.5 km
Bus Stops
- High Lanes0.1 km
- High Lanes0.2 km
- High Heworth Lane-High Burn Terrace0.2 km
- Watermill Lane-High Heworth Lane0.2 km
- High Lanes0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE109AE · Data under Open Government Licence