NE9 7AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Acomb Court, 0.1km from Harlow Green in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Chowdene ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE9 7AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £37k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00041521 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACOMB COURT, NE9 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACOMB COURT, NE9 7AF.
190
40
£ 32,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 7AF 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
NE9 7AF has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 7AF. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 38,500
3 sales · Mean £ 38,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE9 7AF is moderate at 64 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Harlow Green Community Primary School
The Cedars Academy
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Oakfield Infant School
Oakfield Junior School
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Your Store0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- AJ's Sandwich Shop0.5 km
- Rapid Service Station0.4 km
- Allerdene News0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Half Moon Hotel0.8 km
- Stormont Main Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Allerdene Social Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Wrekenton Chop Suey House0.8 km
- MELANI'S PIZZA AND GRILL0.9 km
- Dhillons Golden Fry0.5 km
- Krazy Kitchen0.8 km
- Angel Pizza0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Farmfoods Limited0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Angel Court (Caterer)0.6 km
- Keith's Kitchen0.8 km
- Melts0.3 km
- The Cedars Academy0.8 km
- The Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth3.8 km
- Dunston5.1 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Easedale Gardens-Harlow Green Lane0.1 km
- Harlow Green Lane0.2 km
- Easedale Gardens-Binsby Gardens0.2 km
- Waverley Road-Woodstock Road0.2 km
- Harlow Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE97AF · Data under Open Government Licence