Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 7TL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE9 7TL 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	51.3%	50.9%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.7%	49.1%	0.4%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 7TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	17.3%	22.6%	5.3%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.5%	60.7%	-4.8%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.8%	6.6%	1.8%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	10%	8.6%	-1.4%	6.1%	2.5%

Health

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	32%	32.3%	0.3%	48.4%	-16.1%
Good health	39.3%	42.2%	2.9%	33.6%	8.6%
Fair health	21.8%	17.7%	-4.1%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	5.5%	6.4%	0.9%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.7%	16.3%	-15.4%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	10.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	11.6%	-2.5%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	11.6%	5.2%	5.3%	6.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	14%	6.4%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	23.7%	33.3%	9.6%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	95%	-3.5%	81.4%	13.6%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	94.9%	92.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	92.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.7%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.4%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.7%	37.2%	-13.5%
Christian	71.7%	46.2%	25.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Rotherfield Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherfield Gardens was 428.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 288.0% higher than the Chowdene average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rotherfield Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chowdene and the 24th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NE9 7TL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rotherfield Gardens are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 7TL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE9 7TL

Average Price
£182,541

Semi-Detached
£232,225

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£368

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rotherfield Gardens

Average Price
£214,716

Semi-Detached
£241,511

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£356

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rotherfield GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-08-08	£221,660
5 Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-07-10	£266,784
12 Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£350	2024-02-16	£355
8 Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2023-11-30	£225,411
12 Rotherfield Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£304,000	2023-09-27	£319,605

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE9 7TL

Employment

NE9 7TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	120
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	14
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,026 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	4,455 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Usworth Colliery Nursery School Manor Road , Sulgrave NE37 3BL	3out of 4	5,263 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlow Green Junior School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB	- not rated	174 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlow Green Community Primary School Harlow Green Lane , NE9 7TB	3out of 4	175 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harlow Green Community Infant School Waverley Road , NE9 7TU	- not rated	221 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX	3out of 4	283 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Off Pickering Green , Harlow Green NE9 7HX	- not rated	283 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lyndhurst Comprehensive School Beacon Lough Road , NE9 6TA	- not rated	1,059 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Swan Academy Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	- not rated	1,320 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Swan School Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	- not rated	1,320 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Breckenbeds Junior High School Saltwell Road South , Low Fell NE9 6LE	- not rated	1,320 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE	2out of 4	1,348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE	- not rated	5,278 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cedars Academy Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	3out of 4	580 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars School Ivy Lane , Low Fell NE9 6QD	- not rated	580 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cumbric Springwell Community Hub , Lanchester Avenue NE9 7AL	- not rated	1,987 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Joicey Road School Joicey Road , Low Fell NE9 5AT	- not rated	2,120 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furrowfield School Whitehill Drive , Felling NE10 9RZ	3out of 4	2,176 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Melts	15 Flexbury Gardens	89 yd
The Cedars Academy	Ivy Lane	691 yd
Pie in the Sky	Angel Court	701 yd
The Restaurant at Ravensworth Golf Club	Ravensworth Golf Club, Long Bank	775 yd
Waffle latte cafe and dessert shop	133 High Street	1,038 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Allerdene Social Club	Trafford	396 yd
The Stone Trough	774 Durham Road	590 yd
Beer Drop Ltd	12 Ivy Lane	610 yd
Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse	Long Bank	775 yd
The Royal Oak	177 High Street	1,038 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dhillons Golden Fry	5 Trafford	396 yd
Park Lane Chinese Take Away	35 Wetheral Gardens	483 yd
Chutney Balti Takeaway	5 Ravensworth Villas	987 yd
Krazy Kitchen	10 Wrekenton Row	1,025 yd
Catch 22 Fish & Chips	11 Wrekenton Row	1,025 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	1-3 Trafford	396 yd
Farmfoods Limited	Wrekenton Row	1,025 yd
Poundzone	9 Wrekenton Row	1,026 yd
Poundzone	8a/9 Wrekenton Row	1,026 yd
Lidl	91-103 High Street	1,038 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harlow Green Primary School HARLOW GREEN LANE	grass pitches	143 yd
The New Rec At Black Lane SEAHAM GARDENS	grass pitches	715 yd
Peggys Bank EASEDALE GARDENS	grass pitches	773 yd
Lyndhurst Centre (Closed) Beacon Lough Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	981 yd
Gateshead Cleveland Hall Community Association Beacon Lough Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	986 yd
Angel Of The North Cowen Gardens	grass pitches	1,036 yd
Oakfield Infant School CHOWDENE BANK	grass pitches	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.