NE11 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Oakfield Road, 0.2km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE11, NE11 0AB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 61.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00041893 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFIELD ROAD, NE11 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD ROAD, NE11 0AB.
337
43
£ 39,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE11 0AB combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£196k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 61.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0AB. The average age is 43.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
7 sales · Mean £ 169,571
Terraced
£ 148,000
1 sales · Mean £ 148,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE11 0AB has low crime rates — 20 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
Lobley Hill Primary School
Emmanuel College
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Eslington Primary School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Jump Giants0.9 km
- Watergate Cafe0.6 km
- Acorndeli Ltd0.9 km
- Joshua Tree Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- O'Briens Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Double K0.8 km
- HEY!WOK0.7 km
- Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Feeding Families0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Kular Stores0.4 km
- Vama Retail Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Best One0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Waggon Team0.3 km
- The Norwood0.4 km
- Valley Farm0.7 km
- Rutherford Association Football Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dunston1.6 km
- Metrocentre2.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens0.1 km
- Chiltern Gardens-Oakfield Road0.2 km
- Chiltern Gardens-Oakfield Road0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Road-Chiltern Gardens0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Road-Rothbury Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE110AB · Data under Open Government Licence