Durham Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 5FB is located in the Low Fell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5RZ, NE9 5EZ, NE9 5AQ, NE9 6BU, NE9 6BR, NE9 6BY, NE9 5AN, NE9 6BQ, NE9 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 5FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 39% | 37% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 44% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.2% | 45.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 13.6% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 43.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 98.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 253.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.7% higher than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Durham Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 67th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Whinney Park Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-02-09 | £313,119 |
| 8 Whinney Park, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2019-10-25 | £240,566 |
| 8 Whinney Park, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £207,500 | 2019-10-17 | £240,566 |
| 9 Whinney Park, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £223,000 | 2019-09-27 | £254,712 |
| 3 Whinney Park, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2019-09-03 | £228,441 |
NE9 5FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,559 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Further education | 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 | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Church Hall | Belle Vue Bank | 149 yd | |
| The Nest Cafe & Community Rooms | 417 Durham Road | 182 yd | |
| Stairwayz Cafe | 423 Durham Road | 182 yd | |
| Primavera | 409 Durham Road | 182 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 482 Durham Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert & Smiths | 413 Durham Road | 171 yd | |
| The Carlton Club Low Fell Limited | 11 Belle Vue Bank | 179 yd | |
| Cannon gateshead | 435 Durham Road | 182 yd | |
| Tap @ Carters Bar | 508-514 Durham Road | 255 yd | |
| Associates Club | 528 Durham Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 455 Durham Road | 234 yd | |
| Low Fell Pizza | 8a Beaconsfield Road | 276 yd | |
| Xin Du | 521 Durham Road | 415 yd | |
| Itzza Pizza | 527 Durham Road | 415 yd | |
| Ming Kitchen | 567 Durham Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 234 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 251 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 251 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 198 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 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 | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.