Elm Avenue is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE11 9UX 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 Elm Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE11 9UU, NE11 9UT, NE11 9UD, NE11 9UR, NE11 9XA, NE11 9UY, NE11 9UE, NE11 9UH, NE11 9XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE11 9UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 40.5% | 43.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 34.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (66.7%) 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% | 38.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 27.8% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 9UX this area, 28.9% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 28.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 96.7% | 98.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 98% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Avenue was 150.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% higher than the Dunston and Teams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Dunston and Teams and the 159th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Elm Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-07 | £138,301 |
| 4 Elm Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-09-28 | £139,330 |
| 4 Elm Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-01-31 | £118,833 |
| 1 Elm Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2018-04-03 | £76,166 |
| 10 Elm Avenue, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2014-04-17 | £141,543 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 2,722 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 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School Ellison Road , Dunston NE8 2QU | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary Academy Colliery Road , Dunston NE11 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lobley Hill Primary School Rothbury Gardens , Lobley Hill NE11 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Duckpool Lane , Whickham NE16 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,110 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 3,555 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 | 2,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,051 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 | 4,537 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 | 1,122 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 2,949 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 | 398 yd | |
| Dunston Deli Ltd | 49 Ravensworth Road | 583 yd | |
| Jump Giants | Forge Road | 602 yd | |
| Amelia's Bait Box Ltd | Malvern Gardens | 670 yd | |
| Treats by the Tyne | Dunston Community Centre, Collingwood Terrace | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmeside Hall Social Club | Myrtle Avenue | 89 yd | |
| Dunston Masonic Hall | Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue | 284 yd | |
| Dun Cow Inn | Dun Cow Inn, Ellison Road | 398 yd | |
| Dunston Social Club Limited | Dunston Social Club Limited, Ravensworth Road | 652 yd | |
| The Highwayman | Whickham Highway | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&M Butties | 21 The Crescent | 200 yd | |
| Robs Fish Bar | 23 The Crescent | 200 yd | |
| Moti Mahal | 12 Maple Avenue | 233 yd | |
| Double K | 16 Maple Avenue | 233 yd | |
| Golden Gate Chinese Take Away | 2 King George Avenue | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Store | 115 Wellington Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Activity Centre ELLISON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Dunston Leisure Centre DUNSTON BANK | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Dunston Park Dunston Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School (Closed) Market Lane | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School MARKET LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre (Closed) Market Lane | ski slopes | 949 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
| Emmanuel Technology College Consett Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.