Sheriffs Highway is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6QN is located in the High Fell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, NE9 6QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 5RG, NE9 6QS, NE9 5SD, NE9 5SE, NE9 6QR, NE9 6QU, NE9 5SH, NE9 6RE, NE9 5RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 36.9% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 41.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 0.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 32.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 20.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 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 | 29.3% | 24.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 26.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.4% | 90.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 89.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheriffs Highway was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% higher than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sheriffs Highway has the 11th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 156th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-08 | £169,960 |
| 97 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2019-09-17 | £192,649 |
| 97 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-05-03 | £112,954 |
| 95 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2018-10-26 | £170,635 |
| 85 Sheriffs Highway, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2013-09-24 | £157,847 |
NE9 6QN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kells Lane Primary School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Community Primary School Beacon Lough East , NE9 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 3,808 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 1,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 381 yd | |
| L'Orbetello Pizza | 50 Sheriffs Highway | 451 yd | |
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 875 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | Waves, The Links | 899 yd | |
| The Nest Cafe & Community Rooms | 417 Durham Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | Three Tuns Hotel, Sheriffs Highway | 96 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | Southend Terrace | 161 yd | |
| Greencroft Social Club | Field House, Windy Nook Road | 176 yd | |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club | Eastwood Gardens | 667 yd | |
| Gateshead RUFC | Gateshead Fell Rufc, Eastwood Gardens | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li's Kitchen | 112 Sheriffs Highway | 96 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 138 Sheriffs Highway | 96 yd | |
| Bilals | 4 Southend Terrace | 161 yd | |
| Subway | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 381 yd | |
| Fish Fry | 32 Sheriffs Highway | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 899 yd | |
| Tesco | Cooperative Terrace | 921 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 937 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 972 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Furrowfield School FURROWFIELD SCHOOL FURROWFIELD SCHOOL WHITEHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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.