NE9 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Old Durham Road, 0.5km from Carr Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Low Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE9, NE9 5DR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00041767 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5DR.
297
41
£ 45,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NE9 5DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £301k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DR. The average age is 41.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 274,750
6 sales · Mean £ 264,833
Detached
£ 333,500
1 sales · Mean £ 333,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5DR has low crime rates — 31 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
Dryden School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Carr Hill Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Gibside School
South Street Community Primary School
Kells Lane Primary School
Glynwood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Plough0.2 km
- Ellison's of Low Fell0.9 km
- Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Globe1.0 km
- Greencroft Social Club0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Danny's Kitchen1.0 km
- Fish Fry0.4 km
- Little Chip0.9 km
- Bilals0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- A bit of Bazaar1.0 km
- Charnwood Wine Store0.9 km
- David Gorham1.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
- The Salad Bowl1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.4 km
- Davincci's0.6 km
- Spice Connection0.6 km
- The Coffee Bean0.9 km
- The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Globe Hotel1.0 km
- Durham House Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)3.0 km
- Newcastle3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Old Durham Road0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Shotley Gardens0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.2 km
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.3 km
- Carr Hill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DR · Data under Open Government Licence