Ivy Lane is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6QD 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 Ivy Lane, Gateshead, NE9 6QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6QE, NE9 6AU, NE9 6AT, NE9 6BB, NE9 6UN, NE9 6PS, NE9 6PR, NE9 6NS, NE9 7TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE9 6QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 44.6% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 32.4% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 35.5% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.8% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 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.
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 25.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 12.2% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 18.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 94.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Lane was 164.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 139th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ivy Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-03-21 | £358,831 |
| 1 Ivy Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-09-09 | £442,034 |
| 10 Ivy Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-10-18 | £335,949 |
| Daisy Cottage Ivy Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-07-26 | £528,000 |
| The Gate House, 2 Ivy Lane, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £319,950 | 2019-04-26 | £393,960 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kells Lane Primary School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 4,646 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 | 4,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,129 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 | 247 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 48 yd | |
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 633 yd | |
| Melts | 15 Flexbury Gardens | 650 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 568 Durham Road | 880 yd | |
| Rosa 12 | 580-580a Durham Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Drop Ltd | 12 Ivy Lane | 81 yd | |
| The Stone Trough | 774 Durham Road | 238 yd | |
| Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club | 16a Chowdene Bank | 417 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | Kells Lane | 510 yd | |
| The Coach House | 706 Durham Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Chinese Take Away | 35 Wetheral Gardens | 334 yd | |
| Angel Fish Bar | 717 Durham Road | 396 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 668 Durham Road | 543 yd | |
| Rainbow Chop Suey House | 52 Beacon Lough Road | 562 yd | |
| Southend Plaice Fish Shop | 111 Southend Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 562 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 Trafford | 852 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Eleventh Avenue | 1,077 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Harlow Green Primary School HARLOW GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Joseph Swan Academy JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY SALTWELL ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Moss Heaps Playing Fields WEST VIEW | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 29.4% |
| 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 | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.