NE11 0BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Meldon Gardens, 0.4km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE11 0BB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00041896 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELDON GARDENS, NE11 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELDON GARDENS, NE11 0BB.
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
No single demographic signal dominates NE11 0BB — age 50, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE11 0BB. 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
£ 121,000
8 sales · Mean £ 131,806
Terraced
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 122,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE11 0BB has low crime rates — 21 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Post Office0.2 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Premier Vak Stores & Off License0.6 km
- Feeding Families0.4 km
- + 1 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
2 nearby- Dibiasio Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Lobley Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dunston1.8 km
- Metrocentre2.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alwinton Gardens0.1 km
- Rothbury Gardens - Meldon Gardens0.1 km
- Alwinton Gardens0.1 km
- Cragside Gardens0.2 km
- Consett Road-Greens Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE110BB · Data under Open Government Licence