Windy Nook Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6SR 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 Windy Nook Road, Gateshead, NE9 6SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6QQ, NE9 6QP, NE9 6QU, NE9 6QS, NE9 6RE, NE9 6QR, NE9 6QT, NE9 6RD, NE9 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 6SR 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 Windy Nook Road was 177.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% higher than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windy Nook Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 92nd highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Home Cottages Windy Nook Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2014-05-02 | £191,526 |
| 2 Home Cottages Windy Nook Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2012-11-08 | £193,903 |
| 2 Home Cottages Windy Nook Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-12-09 | £135,765 |
NE9 6SR 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 and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 5,112 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 | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School Carr Hill Road , NE9 5NB | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell County Junior School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 895 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 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , NE10 9UZ | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Fell School Millway , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 208 yd | |
| L'Orbetello Pizza | 50 Sheriffs Highway | 571 yd | |
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 925 yd | |
| The Nest Cafe at the Elgin Centre | The Elgin Centre, Elgin Road | 1,009 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | Waves, The Links | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencroft Social Club | Field House, Windy Nook Road | 11 yd | |
| The Travellers Rest | Southend Terrace | 173 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | Three Tuns Hotel, Sheriffs Highway | 262 yd | |
| Sutherlands | Stone Street | 687 yd | |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club | Eastwood Gardens | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilals | 4 Southend Terrace | 173 yd | |
| Subway | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue | 208 yd | |
| Li's Kitchen | 112 Sheriffs Highway | 262 yd | |
| Dragon Place | 138 Sheriffs Highway | 262 yd | |
| Fish Fry | 32 Sheriffs Highway | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Cooperative Terrace | 777 yd | |
| Syo Store Ltd | 1 Wellfield Terrace | 912 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 992 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Carr Hill Reservoir CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Furrowfield School FURROWFIELD SCHOOL FURROWFIELD SCHOOL WHITEHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Pattinson Gardens Football Pitch CARR HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Elgin Centre ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN CENTRE ELGIN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,032 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.