Southend Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 6XU is located in the Low Fell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southend Road, Gateshead, NE9 6XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 6TA, NE9 6TJ, NE9 6YW, NE9 6TN, NE9 6TH, NE9 6XS, NE9 6TL, NE9 6TT, NE9 6TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE9 6XU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.5% | 52.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE9 6XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 29.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 56.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 19.4% | 11.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 20.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 32.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.5% | 97.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.6% lower than the High Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southend Road has the lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-04-03 | £106,539 |
| 86 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £178,950 | 2018-11-28 | £223,688 |
| 90 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2016-01-18 | £136,734 |
| 84 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2014-03-28 | £178,379 |
| 100 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-07-29 | £180,254 |
NE9 6XU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service 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 and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | - not rated | 5,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 5,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 5,298 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 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kells Lane Primary School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell County Junior School Kells Lane , Low Fell NE9 5HX | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Fell Infant School Kells Lane , NE9 5HX | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Community Primary School Beacon Lough East , NE9 6SS | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA | - not rated | 155 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | - not rated | 1,099 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 1,355 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 | 4,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,112 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 | 618 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD | - not rated | 618 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Musgrave School 335 Durham Road , Low Fell NE9 5AJ | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Deli | 119 Southend Road | 45 yd | |
| The Cedars Academy | Ivy Lane | 593 yd | |
| Ilbay's Turkish Restaurant | 565a Durham Road | 763 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 568 Durham Road | 780 yd | |
| Rosa 12 | 580-580a Durham Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | Kells Lane | 585 yd | |
| Beer Drop Ltd | 12 Ivy Lane | 629 yd | |
| The Coach House | 706 Durham Road | 666 yd | |
| Tayu | 168 Kells Lane | 672 yd | |
| Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club | 16a Chowdene Bank | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chop Suey House | 52 Beacon Lough Road | 86 yd | |
| Southend Plaice Fish Shop | 111 Southend Road | 134 yd | |
| Fell Fish Bar | 2 Dunrobin Terrace | 578 yd | |
| Angel Fish Bar | 717 Durham Road | 624 yd | |
| Park Lane Chinese Take Away | 35 Wetheral Gardens | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Beacon Lough Road | 86 yd | |
| Fayms Express | 485 Durham Road | 847 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 457 Durham Road | 867 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods Limited | 477 Durham Road | 867 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Moss Heaps Playing Fields WEST VIEW | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School OLD DURHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Universal Gym & Fitness (Closed) Sheriffs Highway | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 146.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.