Thornwood Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 0DB is located in the Lobley Hill and Bensham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornwood Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 0DH, NE11 0DD, NE11 0BY, NE11 0DJ, NE11 0BX, NE11 0BT, NE11 0DY, NE11 0DE, NE11 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE11 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 31.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 9.4% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 40.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 12.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 19.9% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 17.6% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 98.5% | 93% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 93.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornwood Gardens was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornwood Gardens has the 26th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 134th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Thornwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-10-31 | £154,855 |
| 5 Thornwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-05-02 | £217,770 |
| 14 Thornwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-02-10 | £90,980 |
| 9 Thornwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,750 | 2021-04-16 | £159,927 |
| 21 Thornwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2020-10-28 | £106,740 |
NE11 0DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE11 0DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Primary School Rothbury Gardens , Lobley Hill NE11 0AT | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Hill Infant School Dunston Bank , NE11 9PY | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,806 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | - not rated | 604 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree Cafe | Rowanwood Gardens | 411 yd | |
| Watergate Cafe | Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club, Consett Road | 584 yd | |
| Amelia's Bait Box Ltd | Malvern Gardens | 696 yd | |
| Acorndeli Ltd | North Block, Unit 94 Kingsway North | 770 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Parker Hannifin, Eighth Avenue | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waggon Team | Lobley Hill Road | 427 yd | |
| Rutherford Association Football Club | Beggars Wood Park, Coach Road | 558 yd | |
| The Norwood | Malvern Gardens | 696 yd | |
| Valley Farm | First Avenue | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Fish Bar | 70 Malvern Gardens | 597 yd | |
| O'Briens Sandwich Bar | Units 8-9 Maingate, Kingsway North | 835 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7, Maingate, Kingsway North | 840 yd | |
| HEY!WOK | 20 Knightside Gardens | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Primary School ROTHBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 159 yd |
| Coach Road (Closed) Coach Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Beggars Wood Driving Range (Closed) COACH ROAD | golf | 576 yd |
| Emmanuel Technology College Consett Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Rutherford Afc COACH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Star Jumps Health Club (Closed) Avanti House Avanti House Kingsway North | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Gymetc. (Gateshead) MAINGATE MAINGATE KINGSWAY NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Watergate Playing Fields CONSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 914 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 | 191.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.