NE11 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Belford 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 well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00041896 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELFORD GARDENS, NE11 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELFORD GARDENS, NE11 0AR.
172
50
£ 39,900 /yr
55%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE11 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £124k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0AR. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 124,100
5 sales · Mean £ 121,770
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE11 0AR has low crime rates — 23 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
7 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
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Norwood0.7 km
- Rutherford Association Football Club0.6 km
- The Waggon Team0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Joshua Tree Cafe0.4 km
- Watergate Cafe0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Lobley Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
- HEY!WOK0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dunston1.7 km
- Metrocentre2.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cragside Gardens0.1 km
- Alwinton Gardens0.2 km
- Rothbury Gardens - Meldon Gardens0.2 km
- Alwinton Gardens0.2 km
- Emmanuel College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE110AR · Data under Open Government Licence