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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

NE97BN

The Rowans

NE96YP

Seascale Place

NE97AX

Eighton Terrace

NE97LT

Westwood Gardens

NE96BF

Glenridding Close

NE97LJ

Shincliffe Gardens

NE96YW

Carlisle Place

NE96SN

Lingcrest

NE96RY

Heatherlaw

NE96YD

Kendal Crescent

NE97YB

Sandy Lane

NE97LH

Easington Avenue

NE97AN

Lanchester Avenue

NE97NA

Boldon Gardens

NE97XN

Lamesley

NE97BU

Aycliffe Avenue

NE97UY

West View

NE97AT

Galloping Green Road

NE97BB

Whitburn Gardens

NE97BX

Aycliffe Avenue

NE97JJ

Finchale Gardens

NE97YE

Prospect Terrace

NE97JH

Wynyard Gardens

NE97BY

Aycliffe Place

NE97DA

Medomsley Gardens

NE97LQ

Wolviston Gardens

NE97YD

Galloping Green Road

NE97XT

Rockcliffe Way

NE97JA

Hazelwood Close

NE97BS

Wallace Gardens

NE97XD

Galloping Green Road

NE97XA

Galloping Green Road

NE96SS

High Fell

NE97DR

Linden

NE96SJ

Gorsehill

NE97BH

Trimdon Grove

NE97LR

Burnmoor Gardens

NE97BL

Linden Way

NE97LL

Plawsworth Gardens

NE96SQ

Speedwell

NE97JE

Wrekenton Row

NE97HL

Springfield Avenue

NE97UE

Acorn Close

NE96ND

Borrowdale Gardens

NE97BE

Wingate Gardens

NE97JZ

Capstan Court

NE96YQ

Skiddaw Place

NE97YP

The Mount

NE108LT

Oakwood

NE96RR

Cranesville

NE97AE

Tanfield Road

NE97XY

Hawthorn Terrace

Data Sources

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