Old Durham Road Gateshead
36 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE9), about 370 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 14905160.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hodkin Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 155 to 162 m above sea level.
- Noise: 34 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fell Cottage Surgery, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (13); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 1,420 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ravenswood care home site, Church Rd, High Fell, Gateshead: up to 14 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- Queen's Head, Sheriff's Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead: up to 7 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 46 Causeway: up to 12 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 46 Causeway: up to 12 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- NE of Elgin Centre, Elgin Rd, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Lyndhurst Centre, Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead: up to 40 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Swanway, Carr Hill, Gateshead: up to 13 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Saltwell Business Park: up to 20 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE9 5SB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE9 6XX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE9 6QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 155 m and 162 m above sea level (159 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE9 5SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE9 6QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE9 6XX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sheriff Hill | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Heworth | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Short Stay Parking Bays | 210 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fell Cottage Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rg Young Pharmacy Limited | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 323 Durham Road Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 330 m |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Group - QEH Main Hospital Entrance in Gateshead Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hodkin Park 2.0 ha | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 22 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,000 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Strathmore Allotments 1.2 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Underhill, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Underhill | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Beacon Lough Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Bowes Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 36 |
34 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Larkspur Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Windy Nook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Falla Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| XP Gateshead | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oakfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited NE9 6QL | Retailers - other | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Dec 2025 |
| The Travellers Rest NE9 6QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Bilals NE9 6QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Kids 1st - QE Gateshead NE9 6RE | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Venus Express Ltd NE9 5SD | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Charnwood Wine Store NE9 5RD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Greencroft Social Club NE9 6QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Three Tuns NE9 5SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Dragon Place NE9 5SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Li's Kitchen NE9 5SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Glynwood Primary School NE9 5RR | School/college/university | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Glynwood Primary School - Breakfast Club NE9 5RR | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital NE9 6SX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Subway NE9 6SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NE9 6SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Drive (27); On or near Coach House Court (18); On or near Church Lane (9); On or near Centurion Way (7); On or near Queen Elizabeth Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE9 5SB: 26 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- NE9 6XX: 9 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- NE9 6QN: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Durham Road · Rosewood Gardens · Coach House Court · Queen Elizabeth Avenue · Glendale Gardens · Queen Elizabeth Avenue · Church Lane · Evenwood Gardens · Hewson Place · Church View · Centurion Way · Hill Top Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.