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Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

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About

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton sits on the southern edge of Gateshead, bordering the open land of the Team Valley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and terraced homes built on the rising ground. Local shopping is focused along Wrekenton's main road, serving the immediate community needs.

The landscape is defined by the prominent Beacon Lough hill, a significant local landmark. This open green space offers wide views across the surrounding area and is a focal point for walking. The nearby Eighton Banks nature reserve provides further accessible greenery with paths through wooded areas.

Area overview

On average Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £34,498 per year. There are 5 schools in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is home to around 7,869 people, with a population density of about 4,083.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton Population
7,869
Population density
4,083.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.48(+15%)
Shoplifting
21.35(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.28(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+19%)
Public order
6.74(-18%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,031
89.36%
Other White
276
3.51%
Other Asian
106
1.35%
Arab
95
1.21%
Other
88
1.12%
Total population: 7,868

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,888
30.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,134
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
952
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
879
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,518
43.68%
Owns outright
735
21.15%
Owns with a mortgage
638
18.36%
Other social rented
268
7.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
7.05%
Total households: 3,475

Property prices in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £364,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beacon Lough & Wrekenton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£145,000
Flats2£62,250
Semi-Detached27£160,000
Terraced18£138,500

10 years median price trend in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton.

All postcodes in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97AD

High Fell

NE97QF

Chopwell Gardens

NE96RQ

High Fell

NE97AB

Springwell Road

NE96RT

Broomlaw

NE97JN

Springwell Road

NE97ND

Simonside Place

NE97DE

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97DQ

Balmlaw

NE97AY

Springwell Terrace

NE97DP

Blackhill Crescent

NE97QB

Chopwell Gardens

NE97XE

Cypress Road

NE97QA

Chopwell Gardens

NE96YN

Penrith Gardens

NE97DD

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97LU

Burnhope Gardens

NE97YH

Lamesley

NE97HP

Ravensworth Avenue

NE97AQ

Sherburn Terrace

NE97LN

Waskerley Gardens

NE97DN

Blackhill Crescent

NE97LG

Larch Close

NE97QD

Chopwell Gardens

NE97NB

Hedworth Place

NE97LX

Marsden Grove

NE97LY

Simonside Place

NE97BD

Brandon Gardens

NE97LD

Beamish Gardens

NE96YJ

Newby Place

NE97YN

Rockcliffe Way

NE97JX

Rugby Gardens

NE97YA

Thomas Street

NE96RS

Whinlaw

NE97XG

Galloping Green Farm Close

NE97YL

Rockcliffe Way

NE97XB

Galloping Green Road

NE97AR

Witton Gardens

NE97BT

Wallace Gardens

NE97LP

Ebchester Avenue

NE97XS

Rockcliffe Way

NE97XH

Rosemary Gardens

NE96YE

Carnforth Gardens

NE97DH

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97AP

Seaton Gardens

NE97FA

Whitley Close

NE97LS

Wolsingham Gardens

NE96SW

Aspenlaw

NE97HQ

Hilldyke

NE96SL

Fernlough

NE96ST

Sundew Road

NE96RX

Bramblelaw

NE97XU

Walmer Terrace

NE96YR

Duddon Place

NE96NB

Ulverston Gardens

NE97LB

Hamsterley Crescent

NE97AA

Springwell Road

NE97HN

Jubilee Avenue

NE97LF

The Hawthorns

NE96SA

Larkspur

NE96BL

Patterdale Place

NE96XS

Southend Road

NE97HH

Long Bank

NE96SP

Cranesville

NE97LE

Waldridge Gardens

NE97BW

The Cedars

NE96SH

Gorsehill

NE96YL

Torver Place

NE97XJ

Clematis Crescent

NE96RN

High Fell

NE96YX

Bowness Place

NE96RP

High Fell

NE97LA

Hamsterley Crescent

NE97AJ

Lanchester Avenue

NE97BP

Southlands

NE96SD

Stonecrop

NE97AH

Tanfield Road

NE96TF

Hedgehope

NE97XP

Tanfield Place

NE96SE

Gorsehill

NE97AL

Lanchester Avenue

NE96YH

Carnforth Gardens

NE97XQ

Old Durham Road

NE96YF

Seascale Place

NE97AU

Seaburn Gardens

NE97XF

Norwood Court

NE97DB

Ryhope Gardens

NE96NH

Scotby Gardens

NE97JL

Springwell Avenue

NE97HE

Long Bank

NE97QE

Chopwell Gardens

NE96RZ

High Fell

NE97JB

Capstan Lane

NE96RU

Brackenlaw

NE97AS

Tanfield Place

NE97BA

Cleadon Gardens

NE96YT

Wythburn Place

NE96SB

Stonecrop

NE97JD

Wrekenton Row

NE97BJ

High Fell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.