NE11 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Cragside Gardens, 0.3km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00041895 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAGSIDE GARDENS, NE11 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAGSIDE GARDENS, NE11 0AQ.
308
45
£ 39,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE11 0AQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE11 0AQ — age 45, 81% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £119k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0AQ. The average age is 44.9. 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
£ 130,000
11 sales · Mean £ 138,731
Terraced
£ 111,250
8 sales · Mean £ 111,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE11 0AQ has low crime rates — 20 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
Lobley Hill Primary School
Emmanuel College
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.1 km
- Lobley Hill Post Office0.1 km
- Sandhu & Rai Stores0.9 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Premier Vak Stores & Off License0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Norwood0.7 km
- Rutherford Association Football Club0.6 km
- The Waggon Team0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Moti Mahal1.0 km
- Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Lobley Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Double K1.0 km
- HEY!WOK0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Joshua Tree Cafe0.5 km
- Watergate Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dunston1.7 km
- Metrocentre2.7 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cragside Gardens0.1 km
- Emmanuel College0.2 km
- Alwinton Gardens0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Road - Rothbury Gardens0.2 km
- Rothbury Gardens - Meldon Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE110AQ · Data under Open Government Licence