The Drive is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE10 9PS is located in the Felling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE10 9PT, NE10 9PR, NE10 9PH, NE10 9PQ, NE10 9PY, NE10 9PN, NE10 9UP, NE10 9UN, NE10 9PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE10 9PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 54% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE10 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 42.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 36% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 35.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 21.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE10 9PS this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 29.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 16.8% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 90.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 117.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Felling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Felling and the 186th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2019-09-27 | £123,808 |
| 7 The Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2017-11-17 | £126,663 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkergate Early Years Centre Millers Dene , Walkergate NE6 4XW | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sue Hedley Nursery School Campbell Park Road , NE31 1QY | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Drive Community Primary School The Drive , Felling NE10 0PY | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandling Primary School Mulberry Street , Felling NE10 0JB | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falla Park Community Primary School Falla Park Road , Felling NE10 9HP | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windy Nook Junior School Albion Street , NE10 9BD | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Comprehensive Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | - not rated | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Middle School Forrest Road , NE28 8PY | - not rated | 5,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 173 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Fell School Millway , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Felling | Crowhall Tower Community Centre, Crowhall Lane | 458 yd | |
| Express Diner | Asda Felling, Crowhall Lane | 469 yd | |
| Felling Bingo | Victoria Square | 516 yd | |
| All Day Dine | William Street | 534 yd | |
| Valente's Bar Bistro | 8 Coldwell Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill Sports And Social Club | 2-3 Benson Terrace | 374 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell Hotel, Victoria Square | 516 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | Windy Nook Road | 519 yd | |
| Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, Coldwell Street | 519 yd | |
| Felling Cricket Club | High Heworth Lane | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snac Attac | 8A Chilside Road | 201 yd | |
| Greggs | 5 Booth Street | 426 yd | |
| Pizza Euro | 14 Crowhall Lane | 474 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Crowhall Lane | 499 yd | |
| Wing Sun Chop Suey House | Wing Sun Chop Suey House, Coldwell Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Helmsley Shopping Centre, Crowhall Lane | 469 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 2-3 Victoria Square | 499 yd | |
| Felling Store | 6 Coldwell Street | 537 yd | |
| Syo Store Ltd | 1 Wellfield Terrace | 866 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 145 Balmoral Drive | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ateres Girls High School ALTERES JEWISH GIRSL HIGH SCHOOL ALTERES JEWISH GIRSL HIGH SCHOOL WILLOW GROVE | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Felling Park PARK WORKS PARK WORKS SUNDERLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 374 yd |
| The Drive Primary School THE DRIVE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Watermill Lane, Felling WATERMILL LANE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Thomas Hepburn Community Academy (Closed) SWARDS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Albion Street | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Colegate Community Primary School COLEGATE WEST | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Windy Nook Primary School | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Heworth Grange Comprehensive School HIGH LANES | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Felling Flower Showfield ABBOTSFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.