Malvern Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9LH 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 Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 9LD, NE11 9LT, NE11 9LP, NE11 9LE, NE11 9JX, NE11 9LB, NE11 9JU, NE11 9LS, NE11 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE11 9LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 9LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40.7% | 47.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 10.7% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 42.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 18.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 9LH this area, 30.6% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 30.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 10.7% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.9% | 95.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Gardens was 76.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Dunston Hill and Whickham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Gardens has the 28th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunston Hill and Whickham East and the 335th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2025-05-27 | £93,055 |
| 20 Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-06-10 | £159,100 |
| 12 Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-02-25 | £144,771 |
| 30 Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-10-20 | £118,052 |
| 7 Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £86,800 | 2015-08-20 | £118,251 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,082 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 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,613 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 | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,148 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 3,327 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 | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,108 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 | 5,246 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 | 717 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 2,653 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 | 48 yd | |
| Jump Giants | Forge Road | 642 yd | |
| Watergate Cafe | Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club, Consett Road | 861 yd | |
| DAC Cafe | The Dunston Activity Centre, Ellison Road | 912 yd | |
| Dunston Deli Ltd | 49 Ravensworth Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norwood | Malvern Gardens | 48 yd | |
| The Waggon Team | Lobley Hill Road | 585 yd | |
| Dunston Masonic Hall | Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue | 737 yd | |
| Holmeside Hall Social Club | Myrtle Avenue | 805 yd | |
| Valley Farm | First Avenue | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Fish Bar | 70 Malvern Gardens | 239 yd | |
| HEY!WOK | 20 Knightside Gardens | 413 yd | |
| Double K | 16 Maple Avenue | 509 yd | |
| Moti Mahal | 12 Maple Avenue | 509 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7, Maingate, Kingsway North | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Primary School ROTHBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Emmanuel Technology College Consett Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Gymetc. (Gateshead) MAINGATE MAINGATE KINGSWAY NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Star Jumps Health Club (Closed) Avanti House Avanti House Kingsway North | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Powerleague (Gateshead) ROPERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,082 yd |
| Watergate Playing Fields CONSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 252.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.