Wesley Street is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 5YN 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 Wesley Street, Gateshead, NE9 5YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5HT, NE9 5UX, NE9 5XD, NE9 5UY, NE9 5XA, NE9 5HS, NE9 5HY, NE9 5JD, NE9 5XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 5YN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.2% | 37.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 44.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.5% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 54.7% | 53.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 34.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 54% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.9% | 94.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 94.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wesley Street was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wesley Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Wesley Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-09-27 | £255,981 |
| 14 Wesley Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-10-21 | £204,633 |
| 16 Wesley Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-09-30 | £236,233 |
| 2 Wesley Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2022-05-11 | £43,541 |
| 20 Wesley Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-25 | £270,005 |
NE9 5YN 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 5,064 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 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 4out of 4 | 890 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 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 4,061 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 | 3,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant | 565a Durham Road | 185 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 568 Durham Road | 214 yd | |
| Rosa 12 | 580-580a Durham Road | 214 yd | |
| Piazza Latina Restaurant | 592 Durham Road | 214 yd | |
| The Imperial Restaurant | 489 Durham Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayu | 168 Kells Lane | 127 yd | |
| Socketts | 578 Durham Road | 181 yd | |
| Gateshead Arms | 569 Durham Road | 185 yd | |
| Beer Drop | 529-531 Durham Road | 210 yd | |
| Belle Vue | Belle Vue Public House, 536 Durham Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fell Fish Bar | 2 Dunrobin Terrace | 2 yd | |
| Ming Kitchen | 567 Durham Road | 185 yd | |
| Xin Du | 521 Durham Road | 185 yd | |
| Itzza Pizza | 527 Durham Road | 185 yd | |
| Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches | 592-596 Durham Road | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 275 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 306 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 306 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 601 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Joseph Swan Academy JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY SALTWELL ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 160.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.