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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 very high crime levels, with around 112 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
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
53.12(+30%)
Shoplifting
22.62(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.32(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.41(+46%)
Public order
9.02(+3%)
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 £39,999 up to £325,000.

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£55,750
Semi-Detached24£161,500
Terraced21£140,000

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

NE96SL

Fernlough

NE96YQ

Skiddaw Place

NE96ND

Borrowdale Gardens

NE96NH

Scotby Gardens

NE96ST

Sundew Road

NE96YN

Penrith Gardens

NE97BJ

High Fell

NE97LG

Larch Close

NE97AE

Tanfield Road

NE97AT

Galloping Green Road

NE97BE

Wingate Gardens

NE96SN

Lingcrest

NE97LX

Marsden Grove

NE97QE

Chopwell Gardens

NE108LT

Oakwood

NE96SS

High Fell

NE97BW

The Cedars

NE97AL

Lanchester Avenue

NE97YL

Rockcliffe Way

NE96RN

High Fell

NE96YH

Carnforth Gardens

NE97JL

Springwell Avenue

NE96TF

Hedgehope

NE97AR

Witton Gardens

NE97DD

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97BY

Aycliffe Place

NE97HE

Long Bank

NE97YN

Rockcliffe Way

NE97BT

Wallace Gardens

NE97DR

Linden

NE97HH

Long Bank

NE97LF

The Hawthorns

NE96YD

Kendal Crescent

NE97LQ

Wolviston Gardens

NE97BB

Whitburn Gardens

NE97BU

Aycliffe Avenue

NE96RS

Whinlaw

NE97BH

Trimdon Grove

NE97LB

Hamsterley Crescent

NE97LJ

Shincliffe Gardens

NE97XT

Rockcliffe Way

NE97AX

Eighton Terrace

NE97DE

Aycliffe Crescent

NE96RZ

High Fell

NE96YR

Duddon Place

NE97DH

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97XJ

Clematis Crescent

NE97XU

Walmer Terrace

NE96YT

Wythburn Place

NE97LE

Waldridge Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.