Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, NE10 9AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, NE10 9AE.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

home £118,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Heworth Grange School

Requires Improvement1067 pupils0.2 km
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Colegate Community Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.2 km
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The Drive Community Primary School

Good186 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Good341 pupils0.6 km
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XP Gateshead

50 pupils0.6 km
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Wardley Primary School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Lingey House Primary School

Outstanding447 pupils1.0 km
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Windy Nook Primary School

Good320 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Aarons Express0.8 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
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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