Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

OAKWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DD.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NE11 0DD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£155k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £155k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NE11 0DD is a sought-after residential area on Oakwood Gardens, 0.3km from Lobley Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Lobley Hill and Bensham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For serious buyers, NE11 0DD is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NE11 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00041894 (shared with 9 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 0DD. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 150,000

13 sales · Mean £ 148,846

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

NE11 0DD has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Lobley Hill Primary School

Good390 pupils0.4 km
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Emmanuel College

Outstanding1449 pupils0.6 km
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St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

Good168 pupils1.5 km
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Eslington Primary School

Outstanding57 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Valley News1.0 km
  • Feeding Families0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Kular Stores0.4 km
  • Barrys Home Bakery Limited0.4 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rutherford Association Football Club0.5 km
  • The Norwood0.7 km
  • Valley Farm0.7 km
  • The Waggon Team0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Joshua Tree Cafe0.4 km
  • Watergate Cafe0.6 km
  • Acorndeli Ltd0.6 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.8 km
  • Lean Cuisine1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • O'Briens Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Porcellis1.0 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • THE GRANERY1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dunston1.9 km
  • Metrocentre3.0 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Beechwood Gardens-Elderwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Lobley Hill Road - Beechwood Gardens0.2 km
  • Dukesway0.2 km
  • Dukesway0.2 km