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.
DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5AB.
362
42
£ 38,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Gibside School
Dryden School
South Street Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE95AB · Data under Open Government Licence