NE9 5EB is a safe, established residential area on Valley 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 5EB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00041594 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY GARDENS, NE9 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY GARDENS, NE9 5EB.
280
44
£ 38,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5EB 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.
Area Character
NE9 5EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 88% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5EB. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
5 sales · Mean £ 280,790
Detached
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5EB has low crime rates — 34 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
Gibside School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
South Street Community Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Plough0.1 km
- Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Globe0.8 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- The Azure Blue0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Fish Fry0.6 km
- Little Chip0.8 km
- Dragon Place0.9 km
- Li's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Subway Bp Swallow Service Station1.0 km
- Spar0.6 km
- D&G's Sweet Treats0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- K&A Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.6 km
- Davincci's0.4 km
- Spice Connection0.4 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties1.0 km
- The Coffee Bean1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Globe Hotel0.8 km
- Durham House Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ali Baba0.9 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.8 km
- Newcastle2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.2 km
- Dryden Road0.2 km
- Carr Hill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95EB · Data under Open Government Licence