Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

OAKFIELD ROAD, NE11 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD ROAD, NE11 0AD.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE11 0AD is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

NE11 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakfield Road, 0.1km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For families considering a move, NE11 0AD represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.3% year-on-year. 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 NE11 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00041878 (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 NE11 0AD. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

7 sales · Mean £ 159,214

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE11 0AD has low crime rates — 30 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 offences48
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Lobley Hill Primary School

Good390 pupils0.2 km
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Emmanuel College

Outstanding1449 pupils0.4 km
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St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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Dunston Hill Community Primary School

Good433 pupils1.4 km
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Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School

Good892 pupils1.4 km
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Eslington Primary School

Outstanding57 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Jump Giants1.0 km
  • Joshua Tree Cafe0.6 km
  • Watergate Cafe0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • O'Briens Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Moti Mahal0.7 km
  • Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Lobley Hill Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.2 km
  • L & W News0.9 km
  • Lobley Hill Post Office0.2 km
  • Sandhu & Rai Stores0.6 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Highwayman1.0 km
  • The Norwood0.4 km
  • Valley Farm0.9 km
  • Rutherford Association Football Club0.8 km
  • The Waggon Team0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dunston1.5 km
  • Metrocentre2.6 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lobley Hill Road-Rothbury Gardens0.1 km
  • Lobley Hill Road - Rothbury Gardens0.1 km
  • Malvern Gardens0.1 km
  • Malvern Gardens0.2 km
  • Cragside Gardens0.2 km