Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AB.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE9 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE9 5AB — age 42, 99% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.

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

NE9 5AB is a safe, established residential area on Durham Road, 0.3km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For families considering a move, NE9 5AB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 99% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k, up 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00041578 (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 NE9 5AB. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 273,750

6 sales · Mean £ 268,250

Terraced

£ 327,000

1 sales · Mean £ 327,000

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

NE9 5AB has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime20
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.4 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.5 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.7 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Plough0.5 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.7 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.2 km
  • Gateshead Corporation Club0.5 km
  • Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
  • Fish Fry0.8 km
  • Little Chip0.5 km
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Bakery0.5 km
  • Centrechem0.9 km
  • Danskys0.9 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.9 km
  • GK Butchers Limited0.9 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.5 km
  • The Coffee Bean0.9 km
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.8 km
  • Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.9 km
  • The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Ali Baba0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.6 km
  • Newcastle2.6 km
  • Heworth2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.0 km
  • Durham Road Saltwell Park0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.2 km
  • Durham Road-Dryden Road0.2 km