NE9 6RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brackenlaw, 0.8km from Sheriff Hill in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within High Fell ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE9 6RU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.1% year-on-year. 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 6RU are sourced from Output Area E00166169 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKENLAW, NE9 6RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKENLAW, NE9 6RU.
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£ 32,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 6RU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in NE9 6RU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 6RU. The average age is 33.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 73,500
6 sales · Mean £ 68,750
Semi-Detached
£ 73,250
4 sales · Mean £ 70,875
Terraced
£ 69,000
1 sales · Mean £ 69,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 6RU has low crime rates — 45 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
Larkspur Community Primary School
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Furrowfield School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Glynwood Community Primary School
Windy Nook Primary School
Hill Top School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Springwell Inn0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse0.7 km
- Greencroft Social Club0.9 km
- Half Moon Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- MELANI'S PIZZA AND GRILL0.9 km
- Spice Kitchen1.0 km
- Chutney Balti Takeaway1.0 km
- Dial A Pizza0.9 km
- Hot Way Take Away0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- Springwell Store1.0 km
- Charnwood Wine Store1.0 km
- Premier C&S Stores0.1 km
- Amigo's0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Springwell Community Hub0.8 km
- Keith's Kitchen0.9 km
- Southend Deli0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)4.7 km
- Newcastle4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sundew Road0.1 km
- Harebell Road0.2 km
- Sundew Road-Cranesville0.2 km
- Sundew Road-Bramblelaw0.2 km
- Old Durham Road-Whitehouse Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE96RU · Data under Open Government Licence