NE9 5AX is a safe, established residential area on East Park Road, 0.4km from Saltwell in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Saltwell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For serious buyers, NE9 5AX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, down 24.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00189941 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST PARK ROAD, NE9 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST PARK ROAD, NE9 5AX.
198
37
£ 37,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5AX 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 5AX — age 37, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £348k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5AX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 293,975
12 sales · Mean £ 296,933
Detached
£ 403,725
4 sales · Mean £ 404,850
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5AX has low crime rates — 25 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
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Kells Lane Primary School
South Street Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Associates Club1.0 km
- Cannon gateshead0.8 km
- The Plough0.7 km
- 101 Regiment Royal Artillery0.7 km
- Gateshead Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away1.0 km
- St Helens Church Hall0.9 km
- The Imperial Restaurant0.9 km
- Dominics Cafe0.8 km
- Royal Mail (Catering)0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Fish Fry0.8 km
- Little Chip0.6 km
- Low Fell Pizza0.8 km
- Original Bakehouse0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- A Bit of a Treat Limited0.8 km
- A&C Bolton0.8 km
- Geordies Convenience Store0.9 km
- Jenny Hall0.6 km
- Now Cosmetic @415 Clinic0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ali Baba0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
- Newcastle2.8 km
- Heworth3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.3 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95AX · Data under Open Government Licence