NE9 5EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Shipcote in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NE9 5EF offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00041596 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE9 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE9 5EF.
230
38
£ 38,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE9 5EF spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5EF. The average age is 38.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5EF has low crime rates — 46 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
Gibside School
South Street Community Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
Dryden School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Bakery0.4 km
- Centrechem0.7 km
- Danskys0.7 km
- Fresh N Fruity0.7 km
- GK Butchers Limited0.7 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gateshead RUFC0.9 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.0 km
- Gateshead Corporation Club0.4 km
- Gateshead Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Gateshead Fell Cricket Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.3 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.9 km
- Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties0.7 km
- The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre0.9 km
- Shawarama1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.4 km
- Golden Fish Inn0.8 km
- Superpie0.8 km
- The Imperial Express0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Ayan Superstore1.0 km
- Zad Alkhair0.9 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.5 km
- The Globe Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.4 km
- Newcastle2.4 km
- Manors2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Road-Dryden Road0.1 km
- Durham Road-Northbourne Street0.1 km
- Dryden Road0.1 km
- Prince Consort Road - Shipcote Lane0.1 km
- Dryden Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95EF · Data under Open Government Licence