Ventnor Crescent is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6DY is located in the Saltwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ventnor Crescent, Gateshead, NE9 6DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6EA, NE9 6DX, NE9 6DT, NE9 6DQ, NE9 6DU, NE9 6DN, NE11 0QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.9% | 36.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 38.1% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 7.6% | -6.1% | 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 | 38% | 42.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 23.3% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 23.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ventnor Crescent was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Low Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ventnor Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Low Fell and the 150th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ventnor Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-09-13 | £236,526 |
| 6 Ventnor Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2016-04-21 | £256,985 |
| 2 Ventnor Crescent, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1995-07-27 | £147,332 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 5,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 5,321 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 | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell County Junior School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell Infant School Kells Lane , NE9 5HX | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 1,269 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 | 3,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 594 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 541 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay | Victory House, Fifth Avenue Business Park, Earlsway | 575 yd | |
| Saltwell Towers Tea Room | Saltwell Park, East Park Road | 587 yd | |
| Royal Mail (Catering) | Earlsway | 610 yd | |
| Nafiza's | 11 Belle Vue Grove | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Club Low Fell Limited | 11 Belle Vue Bank | 565 yd | |
| Gilbert & Smiths | 413 Durham Road | 658 yd | |
| Tap @ Carters Bar | 508-514 Durham Road | 668 yd | |
| Associates Club | 528 Durham Road | 668 yd | |
| Cannon gateshead | 435 Durham Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | 455 Durham Road | 683 yd | |
| The New Treasure Express | Unit 56 Team Valley Business Centre | 766 yd | |
| Low Fell Pizza | 8a Beaconsfield Road | 769 yd | |
| Subway | 556 Durham Road | 781 yd | |
| Xin Du | 521 Durham Road | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 687 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 697 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 697 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Star Jumps Health Club (Closed) Avanti House Avanti House Kingsway North | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 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 | 136.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.