NE11 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mitford Gardens, 0.3km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE11 0BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00041896 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITFORD GARDENS, NE11 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITFORD GARDENS, NE11 0BA.
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 0BA spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0BA. 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
£ 129,500
19 sales · Mean £ 128,207
Terraced
£ 127,000
3 sales · Mean £ 124,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE11 0BA has low crime rates — 24 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
Emmanuel College
Lobley Hill Primary School
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Post Office0.2 km
- Sandhu & Rai Stores1.0 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Premier Vak Stores & Off License0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Norwood0.8 km
- Rutherford Association Football Club0.5 km
- The Waggon Team0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Joshua Tree Cafe0.4 km
- Dine Contract Catering1.0 km
- Watergate Cafe0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
- HEY!WOK1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dunston1.8 km
- Metrocentre2.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rothbury Gardens - Meldon Gardens0.1 km
- Alwinton Gardens0.1 km
- Alwinton Gardens0.1 km
- Cragside Gardens0.2 km
- Emmanuel College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE110BA · Data under Open Government Licence