NE35 9DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ruskin Drive, 0.6km from Boldon, West in Boldon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Boldon Colliery ward and the Jarrow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE35 9DU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE35 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00043725 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSKIN DRIVE, NE35 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSKIN DRIVE, NE35 9DU.
283
43
£ 34,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE35 9DU 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
NE35 9DU has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE35 9DU. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,500
4 sales · Mean £ 111,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE35 9DU has low crime rates — 31 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
Boldon School
West Boldon Primary School
Boldon Nursery School
East Boldon Junior School
Helen Gibson Nursery School
Hedworth Lane Primary School
Biddick Hall Infants' School
East Boldon Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Colliery Corner1.0 km
- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- Leos Wines (KD's ) Off Licence0.6 km
- M & J Sangha.1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asda Cafe0.6 km
- Boldon Community Association0.2 km
- Support 81 Diner0.7 km
- Tim Hortons1.0 km
- Boldon and Cleadon Community Library0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bella Pizza0.8 km
- JJ's Deli0.6 km
- Karl's Golden Fry0.6 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
- Susan's Deli0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Bull1.0 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Colliery Tavern1.0 km
- The Red Lion Inn0.8 km
- The Shack0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins1.3 km
- East Boldon2.0 km
- Fellgate2.5 km
Bus Stops
- New Road-School0.1 km
- New Road-Ernest Street0.2 km
- New Road-Ernest Street0.2 km
- Boldon School0.3 km
- West Boldon Jmi School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE359DU · Data under Open Government Licence