The Lodges Road, Gateshead, NE9 6JF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.6%	50.2%	2.6%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	52.4%	49.8%	-2.6%	49.0%	0.8%

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 6JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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	21.8%	24.9%	3.1%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	63.4%	55.9%	-7.5%	44.2%	11.7%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	5.9%	6.1%	0.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	7.1%	10.5%	3.4%	6.1%	4.4%

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 (85.5%) 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	46.6%	56.9%	10.3%	48.4%	8.5%
Good health	39.4%	28.6%	-10.8%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	11%	11.6%	0.6%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 6JF this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	9.1%	-8.5%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.1%	7%	-0.1%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	11.7%	-5.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	5%	5.2%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	13%	5.0%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	42%	51.7%	9.7%	33.8%	17.9%
Other	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	4%	4.0%	2.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.9%	93.5%	-4.4%	81.4%	12.1%

Country of Birth

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	97.9%	93.9%	-4.0%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	93.9%	-4.0%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.7%	37.2%	-9.5%
Christian	66.5%	46.2%	20.3%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is The Lodges Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lodges Road was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Lodges Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 91st lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

🔎 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. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in NE9 6JF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 The Lodges Road are based on 2 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 The Lodges Road, Gateshead, NE9 6JF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE9 6JF

Average Price
£423,189

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£423,189

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Lodges Road

Average Price
£268,898

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,898

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The Lodges Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Cottage The Lodges Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2019-09-27	£426,869
The Cottage The Lodges Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2015-06-04	£124,122

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE9 6JF

Employment

NE9 6JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	9
Self-Employed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	11
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,043 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL	- not rated	4,970 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR	3out of 4	5,403 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH	3out of 4	168 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Junior School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH	- not rated	168 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH	3out of 4	172 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH	- not rated	172 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kells Lane Primary School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX	3out of 4	1,118 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	2out of 4	110 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	- not rated	147 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	- not rated	147 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE	- not rated	147 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA	- not rated	1,309 yd	Community school	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	4,655 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,872 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA	- not rated	4,989 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA	- not rated	5,116 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	896 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	- not rated	896 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT	- not rated	1,379 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ	- not rated	1,547 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR	4out of 4	1,883 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	Distance
La Cucina	O383c, Jedburgh Court, Eleventh Avenue North	684 yd
LaDolce Cucina	O383b, Jedburgh Court, Eleventh Avenue North	684 yd
The Cedars Academy	Ivy Lane	791 yd
Lucky Dragon	568 Durham Road	843 yd
Rosa 12	580-580a Durham Road	843 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gold Medal	Chowdene Bank	193 yd
Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club	16a Chowdene Bank	541 yd
The Coach House	706 Durham Road	611 yd
The Stone Trough	774 Durham Road	671 yd
Victoria Inn	Kells Lane	679 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandwich Hut	Unit 17, Douglas Court, Eleventh Avenue North	584 yd
Angel Fish Bar	717 Durham Road	599 yd
Pizza Cottage	668 Durham Road	611 yd
Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches	592-596 Durham Road	788 yd
Subway	556 Durham Road	843 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Eleventh Avenue	407 yd
Fayms Express	485 Durham Road	1,007 yd
The Co-operative Group	457 Durham Road	1,059 yd
Heron Frozen Foods Limited	477 Durham Road	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Joseph Swan Academy JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY SALTWELL ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	128 yd
Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK	grass pitches	159 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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