Harraby Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6QB 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 Harraby Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6PX, NE9 6PY, NE9 6PT, NE9 6PU, NE9 6QA, NE9 6NP, NE9 6LY, NE9 6NR, NE9 6NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.1% | 37.6% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 46.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 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 | 39.3% | 44.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.3% | 17.8% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.8% | 96% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harraby Gardens was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harraby Gardens has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 326th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Harraby Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2025-02-20 | £146,922 |
| 8 Harraby Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-12-12 | £163,906 |
| 7 Harraby Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-12-15 | £150,022 |
| 7 Harraby Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-11-22 | £122,276 |
| 5 Harraby Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-07-04 | £147,476 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Green Community Primary School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,446 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 | 181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Academy | Ivy Lane | 408 yd | |
| Melts | 15 Flexbury Gardens | 475 yd | |
| The Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club | Ravensworth Golf Club, Long Bank | 508 yd | |
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 671 yd | |
| Waffle latte cafe and dessert shop | 133 High Street | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Drop Ltd | 12 Ivy Lane | 335 yd | |
| Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse | Long Bank | 508 yd | |
| The Stone Trough | 774 Durham Road | 515 yd | |
| Allerdene Social Club | Trafford | 783 yd | |
| Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club | 16a Chowdene Bank | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Chinese Take Away | 35 Wetheral Gardens | 86 yd | |
| Rainbow Chop Suey House | 52 Beacon Lough Road | 620 yd | |
| Dhillons Golden Fry | 5 Trafford | 783 yd | |
| Angel Fish Bar | 717 Durham Road | 784 yd | |
| Southend Plaice Fish Shop | 111 Southend Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 620 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 Trafford | 783 yd | |
| Lidl | 91-103 High Street | 959 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | High Street | 959 yd | |
| Poundzone | 9 Wrekenton Row | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harlow Green Primary School HARLOW GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Peggys Bank EASEDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Moss Heaps Playing Fields WEST VIEW | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School OLD DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| The New Rec At Black Lane SEAHAM GARDENS | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.