Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NORWOOD GARDENS, NE9 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWOOD GARDENS, NE9 5EA.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE9 5EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE9 5EA — age 44, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.

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

NE9 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Norwood Gardens, 0.4km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For families considering a move, NE9 5EA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 11.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00041594 (shared with 6 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 5EA. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,000

5 sales · Mean £ 167,400

Semi-Detached

£ 198,500

5 sales · Mean £ 201,520

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE9 5EA has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Criminal damage and arson36
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order23
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Dryden School

Outstanding55 pupils0.4 km
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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Good75 pupils0.5 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.5 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.6 km
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Carr Hill Community Primary School

Good316 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell

Good0.7 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.9 km
P

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Plough0.2 km
  • Gateshead RUFC0.7 km
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.3 km
  • The Three Tuns1.0 km
  • Gateshead Corporation Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Fish Fry0.6 km
  • Little Chip0.7 km
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
  • The Imperial Express0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bakery0.8 km
  • GS Pannu0.8 km
  • HAQS General Dealers0.8 km
  • Subway Bp Swallow Service Station0.9 km
  • Deli1740.7 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.6 km
  • Nacho Average1.0 km
  • Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.9 km
  • The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Ali Baba0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heworth2.5 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km
  • Newcastle2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.1 km
  • Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
  • Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.1 km
  • Dryden Road0.2 km
  • Old Durham Road-Carlingford Terrace0.2 km