NE9 5AF is a safe, established residential area on Littledene, 0.5km from Saltwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Saltwell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE9 5AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00189941 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLEDENE, NE9 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLEDENE, NE9 5AF.
198
37
£ 37,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 NE9 5AF — age 37, 86% ownership, 12% 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 NE9 5AF. The average age is 36.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5AF has low crime rates — 20 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Dryden School
Gibside School
Kells Lane Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
South Street Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Vantage Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bakery0.7 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.8 km
- GS Pannu0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Associates Club0.8 km
- Cannon gateshead0.7 km
- The Plough0.7 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant1.0 km
- Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away0.8 km
- St Helens Church Hall0.8 km
- The Imperial Restaurant0.8 km
- Bewicks (Central Library)0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
- Fish Fry0.7 km
- Layla Restaurant1.0 km
- Little Chip0.8 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Ali Baba0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.9 km
- Newcastle2.9 km
- Heworth3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.3 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.3 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95AF · Data under Open Government Licence