North Dene Drive is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 5EH is located in the Saltwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Dene Drive, Gateshead, NE9 5EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5AX, NE9 5EG, NE9 5BJ, NE9 5AF, NE9 5AE, NE9 5BH, NE9 5AD, NE9 5EN, NE9 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE9 5EH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 56.3% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 43.7% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE9 5EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 29.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 57.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.4% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 63.8% | 16.6% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 26.6% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 7% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around NE9 5EH this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 3.4% | -17.9% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 6.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 64.2% | 29.9% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.7% | 93% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Dene Drive was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Low Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Dene Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Low Fell and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 637.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 North Dene Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-11-22 | £145,000 |
| 6 North Dene Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2023-11-17 | £295,247 |
| 3 North Dene Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2023-11-03 | £291,653 |
| 10 North Dene Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-19 | £243,863 |
| 9 North Dene Drive, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-07 | £164,674 |
NE9 5EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , NE8 4BB | 2out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,813 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Towers Tea Room | Saltwell Park, East Park Road | 412 yd | |
| Spice Connection | 248 Durham Road | 452 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | Waves, The Links | 660 yd | |
| L'Orbetello Pizza | 50 Sheriffs Highway | 776 yd | |
| Bewicks (Central Library) | Central Library, Prince Consort Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club | Eastwood Gardens | 529 yd | |
| Gateshead RUFC | Gateshead Fell Rufc, Eastwood Gardens | 529 yd | |
| Gateshead Snooker Centre | 187-193 Durham Road | 545 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn Public House, Old Durham Road | 680 yd | |
| The Azure Blue | The Azure Blue, 100 Eastbourne Avenue | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab | 236 Durham Road | 470 yd | |
| Santos | 228 Durham Road | 470 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 226 Durham Road | 470 yd | |
| Ibos Take Away | 220 Durham Road | 470 yd | |
| Last Days Of The Raj | 218 Durham Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 548 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 660 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 880 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 994 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 389 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| South Street Community Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL HOUSE CRAMER STREET | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.