NE9 5BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Limetrees Gardens, 0.5km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE9, NE9 5BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k, up 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00041576 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMETREES GARDENS, NE9 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMETREES GARDENS, NE9 5BE.
299
54
£ 38,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE9 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5BE. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
11 sales · Mean £ 380,982
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5BE has low crime rates — 23 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
Dryden School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Gibside School
South Street Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Kells Lane Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Cannon gateshead0.9 km
- The Plough0.4 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.4 km
- The Carlton Club Low Fell Limited1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- St Helens Church Hall1.0 km
- The Imperial Restaurant1.0 km
- Bewicks (Central Library)0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Primavera0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Fish Fry0.6 km
- Little Chip0.7 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
- Golden Fish Inn0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bakery0.7 km
- GS Pannu0.7 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.7 km
- Passion 4 Fruit1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.9 km
- The Globe Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
- Newcastle2.8 km
- Heworth2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.2 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95BE · Data under Open Government Licence