Area Information for Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU

Summary Back to Top

Brackenlaw in Gateshead is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the High Fell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Gateshead Central and Whickham. This page combines information for the address Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE9 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for NE9 6RU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Gateshead
Ward High Fell
Constituency Gateshead Central and Whickham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU:

Whinlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RS
Speedwell, Gateshead, NE9 6SQ
Boxlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6ST
Larkspur, Gateshead, NE9 6SS
Cranesville, Gateshead, NE9 6SP
Larkspur, Gateshead, NE9 6SA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NE9 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (26 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 26 property sales in Brackenlaw since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 21
Semi-Detached 85
Terraced 66
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 185
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brackenlaw, Gateshead contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 66% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 117
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 2
Total 185

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 45
Two People 39
Three People 48
Four People 28
Five People 18
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 183

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brackenlaw, Gateshead consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 47
Family Household 126
Other Household 12
Total 185

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 38
Deprived In One Dimension 72
Deprived In Two Dimensions 55
Deprived In Three Dimensions 20
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 186

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Gateshead Central and Whickham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 44% male.

Gender
Male 228
Female 286
Total 514

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around NE9 6RU has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 27% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 30
5-9 54
10-14 56
15-19 44
20-24 30
25-29 30
30-34 30
35-39 49
40-44 28
45-49 20
50-54 25
55-59 30
60-64 35
65-69 17
70-74 15
75-79 10
80-84 7
85+ 3
Total 513

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NE9 6RU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 197
Married 104
Separated 15
Divorced 30
Widowed 20
Total 366

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 212
Good 169
Fair 81
Bad 39
Very Bad 12
Total 513

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 59
Apprenticeship 23
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 72
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 64
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 52
No GCSEs or Equivalent 84
Other 12
Total 366

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 463
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 5
Pakistani 5
Other Asian 14
Black African 2
Arab 5
Other 2
Total 512

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 474
European Union 14
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 513

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 474
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 513

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NE9 6RU.

Passport(s) Held
None 166
United Kingdom 332
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 258
Christian 201
Buddhist 2
Hindu 5
Jewish 0
Muslim 15
Sikh 1
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 27
Total 512

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 101
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 52
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 5
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 40
Retired 45
Looking After Home or Family 44
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 45
Other 12
Total 361

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 10
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 32
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 36
Total 168

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 12
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 32
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 44
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 76
Semi-Routine Occupation 74
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 61
Full-time Student 42
Total 366

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU is within the Low Fell, Allerdene and Birtley policing neighbourhood, under the Northumbria Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Brackenlaw
Neighbourhood Team Address Low Fell, Allerdene and Birtley
Gateshead Police Station
High West Street
Gateshead
NE8 1BN
Force Website: http://www.northumbria.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to NE9 6RU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NE9 6RU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest railway station is Heworth, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Heworth 1.5 miles
Dunston 2.8 miles
Newcastle 2.9 miles
Manors 3 miles
MetroCentre 4 miles
Chester-le-Street 5.5 miles
Blaydon 5.9 miles
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 7.2 miles
Sunderland 7.9 miles
Wylam 9.9 miles
Seaton Delaval 10 miles
Durham 11 miles
Cramlington 11 miles
Seaham 12 miles
Prudhoe 12 miles
Newsham 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest is Larkspur Community Primary School, approximately 120 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Larkspur Community Primary School 120 yards
    
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton 780 yards
    
Fell Dyke Community Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Glynwood Community Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Windy Nook Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Kells Lane Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green 0.9 miles
    
Carr Hill Community Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell 1 mile
    
Harlow Green Community Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest is Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, approximately 240 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead 240 yards
    
XP Gateshead 0.8 miles  
River Tyne Academy Gateshead 1 mile
    
Ateres Girls High School 1.2 miles  
Grace College 1.3 miles
    
Heworth Grange School 1.4 miles
    
Emmanuel College 2.7 miles
    
Washington Academy 2.7 miles
    
St Joseph's Catholic Academy 2.8 miles
    
North East Futures UTC 2.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest is Beacon View Medical Centre, approximately 610 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest is Mrs Canty & Mr Liversidge, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest is Queen Elizabeth Hospital, approximately 810 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Brackenlaw, Gateshead, NE9 6RU. The nearest is Wrekenton Eye Centre Ltd, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wrekenton Eye Centre Ltd 0.6 miles
Sight Direct Ltd 0.9 miles
Summers Opticians 1 mile
J Wood 1.1 miles
Thompson Opticians Ltd 1.3 miles
Vision Care at Home 1.7 miles
D Rosenberg 1.8 miles
D Berry Optometrist 2 miles
Sight Service 2.1 miles
Tesco Opticians 2.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in NE9 6RU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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