Morland Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 5NR is located in the Deckham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morland Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 5NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5NQ, NE9 5NT, NE9 5NS, NE9 5NX, NE9 5NP, NE9 5NN, NE9 5NY, NE9 5PA, NE9 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 5NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 40.2% | 45.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 40.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 56.2% | 42.3% | -13.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.7% | 20.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 20.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 98% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morland Gardens was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morland Gardens has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bridges and the 309th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Morland Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-05-08 | £166,519 |
| 1 Morland Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2014-02-28 | £115,887 |
NE9 5NR 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falla Park Community Primary School Falla Park Road , Felling NE10 9HP | 3out of 4 | 662 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 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , NE8 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede Community Primary School Old Fold Road , NE10 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,302 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ateres Girls High School Willow Grove , Felling NE10 9PQ | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community 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 Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre | The Elgin Centre, Elgin Road | 264 yd | |
| Valente's Bar Bistro | 8 Coldwell Street | 759 yd | |
| L'Orbetello Pizza | 50 Sheriffs Highway | 769 yd | |
| Food Cycle Felling | Crowhall Tower Community Centre, Crowhall Lane | 834 yd | |
| Express Diner | Asda Felling, Crowhall Lane | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brandling Inn | Balmoral Tavern, Balmoral Drive | 340 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn Public House, Old Durham Road | 703 yd | |
| Portland Arms | Split Crow Road | 745 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | Windy Nook Road | 765 yd | |
| Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, Coldwell Street | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny's Kitchen | 146 Balmoral Drive | 340 yd | |
| Wing Sun Chop Suey House | Wing Sun Chop Suey House, Coldwell Street | 759 yd | |
| Carl Gills Golden Fry | 10A Coldwell Street | 759 yd | |
| Rob's Fish Bar | 12 Morley Terrace | 769 yd | |
| Trotters | 11 Morley Terrace | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayms Express | 145 Balmoral Drive | 341 yd | |
| Syo Store Ltd | 1 Wellfield Terrace | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | Cooperative Terrace | 556 yd | |
| Felling Store | 6 Coldwell Street | 776 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 2-3 Victoria Square | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.