Appledore Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6UR 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 Appledore Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6AT, NE9 6UN, NE9 6US, NE9 6UJ, NE9 6JB, NE9 6XH, NE9 6BB, NE9 6AY, NE9 6JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE9 6UR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 59.2% | 56.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 40.8% | 43.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 29% | 28.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 48.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 16.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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 | 45% | 44.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 18% | 20.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 6UR this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 31.3% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 5.8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 26.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.4% | 96.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appledore Gardens was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appledore Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 88th lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Appledore Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-10-25 | £505,957 |
| 1 Appledore Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-08-21 | £271,619 |
| 5 Appledore Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-12-08 | £465,517 |
| 5 Appledore Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2015-01-30 | £314,160 |
| 1 Appledore Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2014-11-07 | £248,546 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NE9 6UR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 3,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Junior School Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Junior School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , NE9 6JH | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation Chowdene Bank , Low Fell NE9 6JH | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Junior School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,266 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 | 379 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 379 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,725 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 | 262 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 568 Durham Road | 738 yd | |
| Rosa 12 | 580-580a Durham Road | 738 yd | |
| Piazza Latina Restaurant | 592 Durham Road | 738 yd | |
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club | 16a Chowdene Bank | 238 yd | |
| The Stone Trough | 774 Durham Road | 284 yd | |
| Beer Drop Ltd | 12 Ivy Lane | 323 yd | |
| The Coach House | 706 Durham Road | 385 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | Kells Lane | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Fish Bar | 717 Durham Road | 250 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 668 Durham Road | 385 yd | |
| Park Lane Chinese Take Away | 35 Wetheral Gardens | 576 yd | |
| Davey's Breakfast & Sandwiches | 592-596 Durham Road | 670 yd | |
| Rainbow Chop Suey House | 52 Beacon Lough Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Eleventh Avenue | 877 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 910 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1-3 Trafford | 950 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Joseph Swan Academy JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY JOSEPH SWAN ACADEMY SALTWELL ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Harlow Green Primary School HARLOW GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 828 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.