NE9 5BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashtrees 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 5BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, down 10.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00041576 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTREES GARDENS, NE9 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTREES GARDENS, NE9 5BH.
299
54
£ 38,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE9 5BH 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 down 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5BH. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 419,620
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5BH has low crime rates — 21 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
Gibside School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
South Street Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Kells Lane Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Associates Club1.0 km
- Cannon gateshead0.9 km
- The Plough0.5 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.4 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Nafiza's Restaurant And Take Away1.0 km
- St Helens Church Hall0.9 km
- The Imperial Restaurant0.9 km
- Bewicks (Central Library)0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 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
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Bakery0.7 km
- Egg Free Cake Box1.0 km
- GS Pannu0.7 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.7 km
- Passion 4 Fruit0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ali Baba0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel1.0 km
- The Globe Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
- Newcastle2.8 km
- Heworth2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95BH · Data under Open Government Licence