Saltford is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6BG is located in the Chowdene electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saltford, Gateshead, NE9 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6HG, NE9 6AG, NE9 6NF, NE9 6LG, NE9 6JG, NE9 6UT, NE9 6PL, NE9 6DG, NE9 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 39.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 38.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 36% | 37% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 19.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around NE9 6BG this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 29% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 9.2% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 23.2% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 14.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.4% | 93.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 93.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saltford was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chowdene average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 Saltford, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2025-02-17 | £99,421 |
| 13 Saltford, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-12-13 | £115,243 |
| 12 Saltford, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2021-04-16 | £102,715 |
| 14 Saltford, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-02-15 | £136,369 |
| 10 Saltford, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-04-13 | £127,965 |
NE9 6BG 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Green Junior School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | - not rated | 145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Community Infant School Waverley Road , NE9 7TU | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX | - not rated | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 1,261 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 | 5,385 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 | 691 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 691 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melts | 15 Flexbury Gardens | 231 yd | |
| Pie in the Sky | Angel Court | 650 yd | |
| The Cedars Academy | Ivy Lane | 760 yd | |
| The Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club | Ravensworth Golf Club, Long Bank | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdene Social Club | Trafford | 130 yd | |
| The Stone Trough | 774 Durham Road | 544 yd | |
| Beer Drop Ltd | 12 Ivy Lane | 695 yd | |
| The Gold Medal | Chowdene Bank | 894 yd | |
| Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club | 16a Chowdene Bank | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Golden Fry | 5 Trafford | 130 yd | |
| Park Lane Chinese Take Away | 35 Wetheral Gardens | 681 yd | |
| Angel Fish Bar | 717 Durham Road | 1,070 yd | |
| Sandwich Hut | Unit 17, Douglas Court, Eleventh Avenue North | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 Trafford | 130 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Green Primary School HARLOW GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Angel Of The North Cowen Gardens | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| The New Rec At Black Lane SEAHAM GARDENS | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Peggys Bank EASEDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.