Broomlaw is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6RT 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 Broomlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6RX, NE9 6RS, NE9 6SW, NE9 6SP, NE9 6YR, NE9 6RU, NE9 6YQ, NE9 6SQ, NE9 6YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE9 6RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 52.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 6RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 42.6% | 53.5% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 29.8% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.5% | 41.9% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 32.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 17.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6RT this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 31% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 18% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.8% | 91.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomlaw was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% higher than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broomlaw has the 19th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 149th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Broomlaw, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2026-01-20 | £92,364 |
| 24 Broomlaw, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-07-23 | £83,473 |
| 8 Broomlaw, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-12-17 | £130,247 |
| 38 Broomlaw, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-04-18 | £135,054 |
| 15 Broomlaw, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-01-11 | £56,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Community Primary School Beacon Lough East , NE9 6SS | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Easington Avenue , Wrekenton NE9 7LH | - not rated | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Easington Avenue , Wrekenton NE9 7LH | - not rated | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynwood Community Primary School Glynwood Gardens , NE9 5SY | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fell Dyke Infants' School Springwell Road , Wrelenton NE9 7AA | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hepburn Community Comprehensive School Swards Road , Felling NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,432 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 Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club | Ravensworth Golf Club, Long Bank | 626 yd | |
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 697 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 780 yd | |
| Waffle latte cafe and dessert shop | 133 High Street | 920 yd | |
| Springwell Community Hub | Springwell Community Centre, Lanchester Avenue | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse | Long Bank | 626 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | Southend Terrace | 847 yd | |
| Greencroft Social Club | Field House, Windy Nook Road | 916 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 177 High Street | 920 yd | |
| Stormont Main Working Mens Club | Springwell Avenue | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Inn | 7 Boxlaw | 343 yd | |
| Southend Plaice Fish Shop | 111 Southend Road | 651 yd | |
| Rainbow Chop Suey House | 52 Beacon Lough Road | 748 yd | |
| Subway | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 780 yd | |
| Bilals | 4 Southend Terrace | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 748 yd | |
| Lidl | 91-103 High Street | 920 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | High Street | 920 yd | |
| Poundzone | 9 Wrekenton Row | 1,032 yd | |
| Poundzone | 8a/9 Wrekenton Row | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School OLD DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Moss Heaps Playing Fields WEST VIEW | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Rc School Sports Hall (Closed) Rugby Gardens | grass pitches, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Furrowfield School FURROWFIELD SCHOOL FURROWFIELD SCHOOL WHITEHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Peggys Bank EASEDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Fell Dyke Primary School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.