Postcode report
NE9 5DR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NE9 5DR: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE9 5DR is a postcode in Deckham, Gateshead, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE9 5DR, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE9 5DR are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE9 5DR is based on Gateshead 016 Census 2021. It covers 7,407 residents, 5,168 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NE9 5DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £221k from 102 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE9 5DR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE9 5DR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE9 5DR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE9 5DR
Is NE9 5DR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE9 5DR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE9 5DR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE9 5DR?
LocaleIQ matched NE9 5DR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE9 5DR?
The latest median sold price is £221k based on 102 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE9 5DR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.