NE9 5DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Perry Street, 0.1km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00041592 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERRY STREET, NE9 5DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY STREET, NE9 5DX.
285
56
£ 38,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Average age 56, 83% owned. NE9 5DX is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DX. The average age is 56.0. 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
£ 137,500
1 sales · Mean £ 137,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE9 5DX is moderate at 52 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
Gibside School
South Street Community Primary School
Dryden School
Caedmon Community Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Bakery0.5 km
- Centrechem0.8 km
- Danskys0.8 km
- Fresh N Fruity0.8 km
- GK Butchers Limited0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gateshead RUFC0.9 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.1 km
- Gateshead Corporation Club0.4 km
- Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.9 km
- Bensham Community Fishers Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.4 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.9 km
- Nacho Average1.0 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.7 km
- The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.5 km
- Golden Fish Inn0.9 km
- Superpie0.8 km
- The Imperial Express0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Zad Alkhair1.0 km
- Ali Baba0.6 km
- Nanthan Superstores1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.5 km
- The Globe Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.5 km
- Newcastle2.5 km
- Manors2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Northbourne Street0.1 km
- Dryden Road0.1 km
- Durham Road-Dryden Road0.1 km
- Dryden Road0.2 km
- Prince Consort Road - Shipcote Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DX · Data under Open Government Licence