Gibside Way is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9BT is located in the Whickham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibside Way, Gateshead, NE11 9BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE11 9BT is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 43.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 56.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 NE11 9BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 47.5% | 54.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 16.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (61.6%) 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 | 35.2% | 30.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 28.9% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 25.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 89.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibside Way was 3752.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2574.3% higher than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gibside Way has the highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1058.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Store Gibside Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £33,667,000 | 2017-04-28 | £38,674,677 |
NE11 9BT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 52 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 4out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater , Delaval Road NE15 6NL | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swalwell Primary School South View Terrace , Swalwell NE16 3HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Armstrong Road , Benwell NE15 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Front Street Community Primary School North View , Whickham NE16 4AY | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Croftdale Road , NE21 4BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikea | Metro Park West | 136 yd | |
| Asda (Cafe) | Gibside Way | 225 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | Clasper Way | 279 yd | |
| KFC | Clasper Way | 279 yd | |
| Sambuca Metro Ltd | Frankie And Benny's, Clasper Way | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skiff Inn | Derwenthaugh Road | 279 yd | |
| Derwent Crossing | Derwenthaugh Road | 533 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Market Lane | 855 yd | |
| O'wa The Road Limited | Unit 1, Spencer House, Market Lane | 883 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | 85 Russell Way | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme | Unit 1 MetrOasis | 349 yd | |
| Derwenthaugh Scoff | Unit 8 Derwenthaugh Marina | 501 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 4, Metroasis | 535 yd | |
| Subway | 54 Garden Walk | 899 yd | |
| Subway | 8 Garden Walk | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Gibside Way | 136 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Gibside Way | 225 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 93-97 Cameron Walk | 899 yd | |
| Poundstretcher and Pet Hut | Sands Road | 904 yd | |
| Lidl | Hexham Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Newcastle Metrocentre) METROCENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Vision Health & Fitness (Gateshead) SANDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 896 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.