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Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

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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 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.5% 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
133
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 46 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £395,000.

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
Flats1£71,500
Semi-Detached24£151,000
Terraced21£135,500

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

NE97JE

Wrekenton Row

NE97JJ

Finchale Gardens

NE97BJ

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96ST

Sundew Road

NE96YN

Beacon Lough Road

NE97LG

Larch Close

NE96ND

Borrowdale Gardens

NE96NH

Scotby Gardens

NE97AD

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97AE

Tanfield Road

NE97AT

Chopwell Gardens

NE97BE

Wingate Gardens

NE108LT

Oakwood

NE96SN

Cranesville

NE96SS

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97BW

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97LX

Ebchester Avenue

NE97QE

Chopwell Gardens

NE97AL

Cleadon Gardens

NE97YL

Rockcliffe Way

NE96RN

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96YH

Carnforth Gardens

NE97BY

Aycliffe Avenue

NE97HE

Long Bank

NE97JL

Springwell Avenue

NE97YN

Rockcliffe Way

NE96TF

Hedgehope

NE97AR

Witton Gardens

NE97BT

Leam Lane

NE97DD

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97DR

Balmlaw

NE97HH

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE97LF

Springfield Avenue

NE97YJ

Rockcliffe Way

NE96YD

Kendal Crescent

NE97BB

Whitburn Gardens

NE97BU

Aycliffe Avenue

NE97LQ

Burnmoor Gardens

NE96RS

Sundew Road

NE97BH

Trimdon Grove

NE97LB

Hamsterley Crescent

NE97LJ

Easington Avenue

NE97AX

Eighton Terrace

NE97DE

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97XT

Rockcliffe Way

NE96RZ

Beacon Lough & Wrekenton

NE96YR

Duddon Place

NE96YT

Beacon Lough Road

NE97DH

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97HL

Springfield Avenue

NE97LE

Waldridge Gardens

NE97XJ

Clematis Crescent

NE97XU

Rockcliffe Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.