NE9 7BF is an active urban area located 0.2km from Eighton in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Chowdene ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE9 7BF 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00041532 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE9 7BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE9 7BF.
279
42
£ 32,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 7BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, NE9 7BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 7BF. The average age is 42.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE9 7BF is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Oakfield Junior School
Oakfield Infant School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Grace College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Your Store0.1 km
- Dartmouth News0.9 km
- Allerdene News0.4 km
- Lyndhurst Post Office1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Stone Trough1.0 km
- Allerdene Social Club0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Angel View Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Park Lane Chinese Take Away1.0 km
- Dhillons Golden Fry0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Melts0.5 km
- Angel Court (Caterer)0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth4.2 km
- Dunston5.4 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Waverley Road-Ripley Court0.0 km
- Harlow Green-Ripley Court0.1 km
- Durham Road-Deneford0.1 km
- Durham Road-Deneford0.1 km
- Waverley Road-Rokeby View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE97BF · Data under Open Government Licence