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Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

England / North East / Gateshead / Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

About

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton are residential areas in Gateshead, located southeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The nearby A1 provides easy access to Newcastle and Durham, making it a practical location for commuters.

Wrekenton is known for its historical links to the Roman road Dere Street, which once passed through the area. Beacon Lough features open green spaces, including the popular Saltwell Park just a short distance away. The area has a community-focused feel, with local events and facilities serving residents. Public transport links connect it to central Gateshead and Newcastle, offering convenience for work and leisure.

Area overview

On average Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £32,400 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £395,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£227,000
Flats3£95,000
Semi-Detached19£158,000
Terraced22£137,750

10 years price trend in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

All postcodes in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96SA

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96SQ

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97AH

Tanfield Road

NE97AU

Seaburn Gardens

NE97JA

Hazelwood Close

NE97JD

Springwell Avenue

NE97XE

Cypress Road

NE96YE

Carnforth Gardens

NE97HQ

Hilldyke

NE97LH

Easington Avenue

NE97NA

Boldon Gardens

NE97UY

Old Durham Road

NE96RQ

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96YL

Torver Place

NE97AN

Aycliffe Avenue

NE97BS

Wallace Gardens

NE97QA

Chopwell Gardens

NE97XB

Galloping Green Road

NE97LL

Plawsworth Gardens

NE96RT

Sundew Road

NE96YX

Bowness Place

NE97BP

Larch Close

NE97JH

Finchale Gardens

NE97UE

Acorn Close

NE96SD

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE97BD

Brandon Gardens

NE97XP

Tanfield Place

NE96YW

Beacon Lough Road

NE97XF

Norwood Court

NE96RY

Harebell Road

NE96SP

Cranesville

NE97HN

Jubilee Avenue

NE97YB

Galloping Green Road

NE96RP

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96SH

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96YJ

Newby Place

NE97JZ

Wrekenton Row

NE97LU

Burnhope Gardens

NE97ND

Simonside Place

NE97XA

Galloping Green Farm Close

NE96SJ

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97DA

Lanchester Avenue

NE97XY

Rockcliffe Way

NE96YF

Seascale Place

NE97BN

Hazelwood Close

NE97JB

Capstan Lane

NE97LS

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97LY

Simonside Place

NE97NB

Hedworth Place

NE97XG

Galloping Green Farm Close

NE97YH

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96RX

Sundew Road

NE96XS

Kendal Crescent

NE96YP

Seascale Place

NE97AB

Eighton Terrace

NE97AJ

Lanchester Avenue

NE97BL

Linden Way

NE97JX

Beamish Gardens

NE97QF

Chopwell Gardens

NE97AP

Seaton Gardens

NE97LT

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97QD

Chopwell Gardens

NE97FA

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96NB

Ulverston Gardens

NE97AY

Springwell Road

NE97BX

Aycliffe Avenue

NE97HP

Norwood Court

NE97XN

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97DB

Ryhope Gardens

NE97YP

Mount Lane

NE96SE

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97JN

Easington Avenue

NE97XS

Rockcliffe Way

NE97XQ

Old Durham Road

NE96BL

Beacon Lough Road

NE96SW

Sundew Road

NE97AQ

Galloping Green Road

NE97DQ

Balmlaw

NE97AA

Seaburn Gardens

NE97BA

Cleadon Gardens

NE97LA

Hamsterley Crescent

NE97LN

Waldridge Gardens

NE97LR

Burnmoor Gardens

NE97YE

Rockcliffe Way

NE96BF

Beacon Lough Road

NE96RR

Cranesville

NE96RU

Sundew Road

NE96SB

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97DP

Blackhill Crescent

NE97LD

Beamish Gardens

NE97LP

Burnhope Gardens

NE97XD

Galloping Green Road

NE97YD

Galloping Green Road

NE97AS

Tanfield Place

NE97DN

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97QB

Chopwell Gardens

NE97XH

Cypress Road

NE97YA

Galloping Green Road

NE96SL

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96YQ

Skiddaw Place

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.