Mountside Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9QD is located in the Dunston Hill and Whickham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mountside Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 9XD, NE11 9XB, NE11 9UQ, NE11 9QS, NE11 9QR, NE11 9QA, NE11 9US, NE11 9QB, NE11 9QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE11 9QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 33.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 47.8% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 16.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 6.7% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 40.8% | 18.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.6% | 97.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountside Gardens was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Dunston and Teams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountside Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dunston and Teams and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Mountside Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-09-24 | £148,000 |
| 77 Mountside Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-31 | £345,924 |
| 80 Mountside Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-11-26 | £198,375 |
| 81 Mountside Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-05 | £288,161 |
| 84 Mountside Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-09 | £275,485 |
NE11 9QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lobley Hill Primary School Rothbury Gardens , Lobley Hill NE11 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,490 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,439 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 | 4,507 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 | 1,036 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAC Cafe | The Dunston Activity Centre, Ellison Road | 755 yd | |
| Amelia's Bait Box Ltd | Malvern Gardens | 867 yd | |
| Dunston Deli Ltd | 49 Ravensworth Road | 935 yd | |
| Jump Giants | Forge Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highwayman | Whickham Highway | 281 yd | |
| Holmeside Hall Social Club | Myrtle Avenue | 383 yd | |
| Dunston Masonic Hall | Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue | 670 yd | |
| Dun Cow Inn | Dun Cow Inn, Ellison Road | 755 yd | |
| The Norwood | Malvern Gardens | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Chinese Take Away | 2 King George Avenue | 300 yd | |
| J&M Butties | 21 The Crescent | 464 yd | |
| Robs Fish Bar | 23 The Crescent | 464 yd | |
| HEY!WOK | 20 Knightside Gardens | 548 yd | |
| Double K | 16 Maple Avenue | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Leisure Centre DUNSTON BANK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 244 yd |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School (Closed) Market Lane | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School MARKET LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre (Closed) Market Lane | ski slopes | 821 yd |
| Dunston Park Dunston Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Emmanuel Technology College Consett Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Watergate Playing Fields CONSETT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.