NE9 5AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE9 5AZ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00041592 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE9 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE9 5AZ.
285
56
£ 38,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE9 5AZ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5AZ. The average age is 56.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5AZ has low crime rates — 33 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
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Caedmon Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bakery0.5 km
- Centrechem0.9 km
- Danskys0.9 km
- Fresh N Fruity0.9 km
- GK Butchers Limited0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Gateshead RUFC0.7 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.2 km
- Gateshead Corporation Club0.5 km
- Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Azure Blue0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.5 km
- The Coffee Bean1.0 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.8 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.8 km
- The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.5 km
- Golden Fish Inn0.9 km
- Superpie1.0 km
- The Imperial Express0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.7 km
- The Globe Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.6 km
- Newcastle2.6 km
- Heworth2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road0.0 km
- Dryden Road0.0 km
- Durham Road-Dryden Road0.1 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.1 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95AZ · Data under Open Government Licence