Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

LIMETREES GARDENS, NE9 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMETREES GARDENS, NE9 5BE.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE9 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.4 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.6 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Kells Lane Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Good316 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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