Wilsons Lane is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 5EQ is located in the Low Fell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilsons Lane, Gateshead, NE9 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5EP, NE9 5JB, NE9 5ER, NE9 5HY, NE9 5ET, NE9 5HS, NE9 5ES, NE9 5EX, NE9 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE9 5EQ is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 48.1% | 43.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 56.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 NE9 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 28.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 53.1% | 49.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 35.1% | -4.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.5% | 93.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilsons Lane was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Wilsons Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 34th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Wilsons Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-10-24 | £108,909 |
| 28 Wilsons Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-01-20 | £232,208 |
| 18 Wilsons Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-25 | £160,321 |
| 16 Wilsons Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2024-08-09 | £159,981 |
| 20 Wilsons Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-28 | £174,010 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kells Lane Primary School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | 3out of 4 | 82 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell County Junior School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell Infant School Kells Lane , NE9 5HX | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial Restaurant | 489 Durham Road | 123 yd | |
| Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant | 565a Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| The Bank Bar & Restaurant | 516 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Monsun | 534 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Kiln Pottery Studio | 496 Durham Road | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayu | 168 Kells Lane | 73 yd | |
| Beer Drop | 529-531 Durham Road | 137 yd | |
| Gateshead Arms | 569 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Tap @ Carters Bar | 508-514 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Associates Club | 528 Durham Road | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 455 Durham Road | 139 yd | |
| Xin Du | 521 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Itzza Pizza | 527 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Ming Kitchen | 567 Durham Road | 151 yd | |
| Low Fell Pizza | 8a Beaconsfield Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 116 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 123 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 123 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 411 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.