Tanfield Place is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE9 7AS is located in the Lamesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaydon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanfield Place, Gateshead, NE9 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE9 7XP, NE9 7XN, NE9 7BW, NE9 7XF, NE9 7HQ, NE9 7AE, NE9 7JE, NE9 7JB, NE9 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 7AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 18.6% | 24.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 53.3% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 35.1% | 42.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 37.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 37.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanfield Place was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tanfield Place has the 13th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 180th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 173.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Meadow Tanfield Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2006-08-01 | £366,769 |
| Touessrok Tanfield Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2005-07-29 | £360,353 |
| Magpie Meadow Tanfield Place, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2004-08-25 | £406,505 |
NE9 7AS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE9 7AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Easington Avenue , Wrekenton NE9 7LH | - not rated | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School Springwell Road , NE9 7AA | 2out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Community Primary School Beacon Lough East , NE9 6SS | 3out of 4 | 1,362 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 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP Gateshead Swards Road , | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heworth Grange School High Lanes , Felling NE10 0PT | 1out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP | 2out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,352 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Wealcroft , Felling NE10 8LT | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead Millway Centre , Sheriff Hill NE9 5PQ | 1out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle latte cafe and dessert shop | 133 High Street | 417 yd | |
| The Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club | Ravensworth Golf Club, Long Bank | 865 yd | |
| Springwell Community Hub | Springwell Community Centre, Lanchester Avenue | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Hotel | 2 Springwell Avenue | 360 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 177 High Street | 417 yd | |
| Stormont Main Working Mens Club | Springwell Avenue | 434 yd | |
| The Waggon Inn | The Waggon Inn, Galloping Green Road | 767 yd | |
| Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse | Long Bank | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krazy Kitchen | 10 Wrekenton Row | 205 yd | |
| Catch 22 Fish & Chips | 11 Wrekenton Row | 205 yd | |
| Chutney Balti Takeaway | 5 Ravensworth Villas | 372 yd | |
| Greggs | 167 High Street | 417 yd | |
| Dial A Pizza | 83 High Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Limited | Wrekenton Row | 205 yd | |
| Poundzone | 9 Wrekenton Row | 304 yd | |
| Poundzone | 8a/9 Wrekenton Row | 304 yd | |
| Lidl | 91-103 High Street | 417 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | High Street | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The New Rec At Black Lane SEAHAM GARDENS | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Peggys Bank EASEDALE GARDENS | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Fell Dyke Primary School SPRINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Ravensworth Golf Club ANGEL VIEW ANGEL VIEW LONG BANK | golf | 702 yd |
| Campground SEABURN GARDENS | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| St Edmund Campion Rc School Sports Hall (Closed) Rugby Gardens | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,018 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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.