Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

HEATHFIELD PLACE, NE9 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD PLACE, NE9 5AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE9 5AS's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £493k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £493k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 53.1% year-on-year.

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

NE9 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Heathfield Place, 0.4km from Saltwell Side in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Saltwell ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For serious buyers, NE9 5AS is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k, up 53.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00189968 (shared with 6 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 5AS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 356,000

11 sales · Mean £ 370,881

Detached

£ 625,000

8 sales · Mean £ 646,784

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

NE9 5AS has low crime rates — 12 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.3 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.5 km
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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.6 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.9 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils1.0 km
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Glynwood Community Primary School

Outstanding440 pupils1.0 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Sheriffs Highway Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Vantage Pharmacy0.8 km
  • A Sockett & Son0.8 km
  • Desserts Delivered0.8 km
  • Fish (Low Fell) Ltd0.7 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eslington Villa Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Belle Vue0.8 km
  • Black Horse Inn0.7 km
  • Gateshead Arms0.7 km
  • Ellison's of Low Fell0.5 km
  • Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Monsun0.6 km
  • The Bank0.6 km
  • The Bonney Comet0.6 km
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Davincci's0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Fell Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Ming Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pizza King0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Dragon Place0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)3.2 km
  • Heworth3.2 km
  • Newcastle3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Road-Musgrave School0.1 km
  • Durham Road-Musgrave School0.1 km
  • Dryden Road-Musgrave Road0.3 km
  • Dryden Road-Musgrave Road0.3 km
  • Durham Road-Valley View0.3 km