Meadow Rise, Gateshead, NE9 6GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE9 6GE has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	48.2%	47%	-1.2%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	51.8%	53%	1.2%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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 6GE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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	24.3%	30.6%	6.3%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	67.3%	61.4%	-5.9%	44.2%	17.2%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	5%	4.6%	-0.4%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.0%

Health

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%) 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	63.9%	57%	-6.9%	48.4%	8.6%
Good health	29.2%	29%	-0.2%	33.6%	-4.6%
Fair health	4.3%	10.7%	6.4%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.5%	2.9%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 6GE this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.4%	8.3%	-0.1%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	12.6%	-4.2%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	18.6%	0.2%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	5.7%	0.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.4%	20.9%	2.5%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	31.8%	0.3%	33.8%	-2.0%
Other	1.2%	2%	0.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.5%	96.7%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	97.5%	97.6%	0.1%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.9%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	97.6%	0.1%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.9%	76.7%	20.2%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	68.9%	46.2%	22.7%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Meadow Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Rise was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meadow Rise has the 26th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 216th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NE9 6GE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meadow Rise are based on 158 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Meadow Rise, Gateshead, NE9 6GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE9 6GE

Average Price
£252,987

Semi-Detached
£217,548

Terraced
£125,455

Detached
£271,158

Flats/Maisonettes
£243,411

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadow Rise

Average Price
£272,172

Semi-Detached
£242,715

Terraced
£246,541

Detached
£287,928

Flats/Maisonettes
£233,703

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meadow RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
70 Meadow Rise, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-03-19	£276,849
68 Meadow Rise, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£283,000	2025-02-03	£291,030
12 Meadow Rise, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£288,500	2025-01-17	£293,527
34 Meadow Rise, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-10-11	£294,280
18 Meadow Rise, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-08-30	£169,619

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE9 6GE

Employment

NE9 6GE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	185
Part-Time Employee	51
Retired	36
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	40
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	33
Construction	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	25
Transport and storage	24
Education	18
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Information and communication	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD	4out of 4	3,284 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ	4out of 4	4,194 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	5,107 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	3out of 4	5,392 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	5,404 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Larkspur Community Primary School Beacon Lough East , NE9 6SS	3out of 4	589 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY	4out of 4	788 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Windy Nook Primary School Albion Street , NE10 9BD	3out of 4	897 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB	3out of 4	1,137 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Easington Avenue , Wrekenton NE9 7LH	- not rated	1,294 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ	4out of 4	415 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
XP Gateshead Swards Road ,	- not rated	1,279 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT	1out of 4	2,172 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	1out of 4	2,249 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS	- not rated	4,419 yd	University technical college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE	- not rated	3,795 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,913 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	397 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ	1out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR	4out of 4	1,388 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	1,537 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT	3out of 4	1,552 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costa Coffee	Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue		385 yd
Southend Deli	119 Southend Road		1,057 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sutherlands	Stone Street	405 yd
Greencroft Social Club	Field House, Windy Nook Road	595 yd
The Travellers Rest	Southend Terrace	647 yd
The Three Tuns	Three Tuns Hotel, Sheriffs Highway	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue	385 yd
Golden Fish Inn	7 Boxlaw	386 yd
Spice Kitchen	1 Albion Street	632 yd
Bilals	4 Southend Terrace	647 yd
Li's Kitchen	112 Sheriffs Highway	852 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Cooperative Terrace		778 yd
Syo Store Ltd	1 Wellfield Terrace		914 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Furrowfield School FURROWFIELD SCHOOL FURROWFIELD SCHOOL WHITEHILL DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	256 yd
Cardinal Hume Catholic School OLD DURHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	807 yd
Windy Nook Primary School	grass pitches	815 yd
Moss Heaps Playing Fields WEST VIEW	grass pitches	869 yd
Albion Street	grass pitches	871 yd
Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY	grass pitches	877 yd
Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway	health and fitness suite	958 yd
St Edmund Campion Rc School Sports Hall (Closed) Rugby Gardens	grass pitches, swimming pool	995 yd
Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	213.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE9 6GE