Dryden Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 5TU 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 Dryden Road, Gateshead, NE9 5TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5UB, NE9 5TS, NE9 5TN, NE9 5TL, NE9 5TR, NE9 5TQ, NE9 5TB, NE9 5TA, NE9 5TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE9 5TU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 20.6% | 23.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 63.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 47.1% | 51.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 13% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 51.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.6% | 96.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
In 2023, 299 crimes were reported
near Dryden Road .
38% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of NE9 5TU. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for NE9 5TU.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Dryden Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-30 | £212,855 |
| 60 Dryden Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-01 | £224,472 |
| 38 Dryden Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-02-22 | £216,215 |
| 74 Dryden Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,230 | 2020-03-13 | £263,661 |
| 30 Dryden Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-12-03 | £202,512 |
NE9 5TU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE9 5TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,332 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 | 115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kells Lane Primary School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,299 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 | 3,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,661 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 | 216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Bean | Waves, The Links | 363 yd | |
| L'Orbetello Pizza | 50 Sheriffs Highway | 418 yd | |
| Saltwell Towers Tea Room | Saltwell Park, East Park Road | 518 yd | |
| The Nest Cafe & Community Rooms | 417 Durham Road | 558 yd | |
| Stairwayz Cafe | 423 Durham Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club | Eastwood Gardens | 31 yd | |
| Gateshead RUFC | Gateshead Fell Rufc, Eastwood Gardens | 31 yd | |
| Ellison's of Low Fell | 1-3 Dryden Road | 437 yd | |
| The Beaconsfield | Beaconsfield Road | 503 yd | |
| Gilbert & Smiths | 413 Durham Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Fry | 32 Sheriffs Highway | 418 yd | |
| Low Fell Pizza | 8a Beaconsfield Road | 503 yd | |
| Li's Kitchen | 112 Sheriffs Highway | 602 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 138 Sheriffs Highway | 602 yd | |
| Pizza King | 455 Durham Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 363 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 652 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 652 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 703 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 182.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.