NE9 5DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dryden Road, 0.5km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For serious buyers, NE9 5DB is 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 13.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00041576 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRYDEN ROAD, NE9 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRYDEN ROAD, NE9 5DB.
299
54
£ 38,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE9 5DB — age 54, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DB. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
4 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5DB has low crime rates — 24 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
Carr Hill Community Primary School
Kells Lane Primary School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Cannon gateshead0.9 km
- The Plough0.4 km
- Gateshead RUFC0.5 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.4 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Fish Fry0.5 km
- Little Chip0.7 km
- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.8 km
- Golden Fish Inn1.0 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Bakery0.7 km
- GS Pannu0.7 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Deli1740.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Primavera0.9 km
- The Coffee Bean0.7 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ali Baba0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.9 km
- The Globe Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.8 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
- Newcastle2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Dryden Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
- Durham Road-Valley View0.2 km
- Durham Road Saltwell Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DB · Data under Open Government Licence