Cotswold Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9LD 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 Cotswold Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 9JU, NE11 9LP, NE11 9LH, NE11 9LT, NE11 9LU, NE11 9LN, NE11 9LS, NE11 9LX, NE11 0AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE11 9LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 51% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49% | 50.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 41.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 34.1% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 37.8% | 36% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around NE11 9LD this area, 31.7% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 31.7% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 82.7% | -15.6% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 97.2% | 88.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 87.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Gardens was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotswold Gardens has the 37th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 226th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Cotswold Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-01-20 | £80,499 |
| 58 Cotswold Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2004-11-30 | £83,464 |
| 58 Cotswold Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2004-04-08 | £53,463 |
| 58 Cotswold Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £15,500 | 2000-10-13 | £45,906 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,175 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,231 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College Consett Road , Lobley Hill NE11 0AN | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia's Bait Box Ltd | Malvern Gardens | 187 yd | |
| Jump Giants | Forge Road | 736 yd | |
| Watergate Cafe | Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club, Consett Road | 841 yd | |
| Joshua Tree Cafe | Rowanwood Gardens | 944 yd | |
| DAC Cafe | The Dunston Activity Centre, Ellison Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norwood | Malvern Gardens | 187 yd | |
| The Waggon Team | Lobley Hill Road | 446 yd | |
| Valley Farm | First Avenue | 710 yd | |
| Dunston Masonic Hall | Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue | 868 yd | |
| Holmeside Hall Social Club | Myrtle Avenue | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Fish Bar | 70 Malvern Gardens | 299 yd | |
| HEY!WOK | 20 Knightside Gardens | 552 yd | |
| Double K | 16 Maple Avenue | 647 yd | |
| Moti Mahal | 12 Maple Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7, Maingate, Kingsway North | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Primary School ROTHBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Gymetc. (Gateshead) MAINGATE MAINGATE KINGSWAY NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Emmanuel Technology College Consett Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Star Jumps Health Club (Closed) Avanti House Avanti House Kingsway North | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Coach Road (Closed) Coach Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.