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About

High Fell is a residential area in the south of Gateshead, characterised by its terraced housing and local shopping parades. The ward is centred around the main thoroughfare of Coatsworth Road, which serves as a commercial hub for everyday needs. The terrain is notably hilly, with streets offering elevated views across the surrounding urban landscape.

The area contains several green spaces, including the expansive Windy Nook Nature Park, which provides walking paths and recreational areas on reclaimed land. Community facilities are focused around local schools and social clubs. Housing primarily consists of interwar and post-war properties, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere within the wider town.

Area overview

On average High Fell has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Fell is £40,239 per year. There are 5 schools in High Fell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). High Fell is home to around 9,202 people, with a population density of about 3,932.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
44.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Fell Population
9,202
Population density
3,932.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.2(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.06(+18%)
Shoplifting
23.91(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.56(+64%)
Public order
13.04(+49%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,170
88.84%
Other White
310
3.37%
Other Asian
132
1.44%
Other
114
1.24%
Arab
104
1.13%
Total population: 9,196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,125
28.86%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,498
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,032
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
863
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,683
41.92%
Owns outright
881
21.94%
Owns with a mortgage
828
20.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
9.02%
Other social rented
171
4.26%
Total households: 4,015

Property prices in High Fell

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Fell 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 High Fell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£276,500
Flats3£108,500
Semi-Detached26£177,000
Terraced15£119,000

10 years median price trend in High Fell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Fell.

All postcodes in High Fell

NE97UU

Moss Side

NE96RR

Cranesville

NE96RU

Brackenlaw

NE96SB

Stonecrop

NE97DP

Blackhill Crescent

NE97LD

Beamish Gardens

NE96BF

Glenridding Close

NE96QT

Blue Quarries Road

NE96TR

Gatesgarth

NE97LP

Ebchester Avenue

NE96QR

Coach House Court

NE96SR

Windy Nook Road

NE97DN

Blackhill Crescent

NE97QB

Chopwell Gardens

NE96SL

Fernlough

NE96YQ

Skiddaw Place

NE95SA

Glendale Gardens

NE96QY

Causeway

NE96ST

Sundew Road

NE96YN

Penrith Gardens

NE97BJ

High Fell

NE97BE

Wingate Gardens

NE97JY

Marlborough Crescent

NE96SN

Lingcrest

NE97JS

High Street

NE97LX

Marsden Grove

NE97QE

Chopwell Gardens

NE97UT

North View

NE96SS

High Fell

NE96TQ

Ennerdale Gardens

NE95RS

Glynwood Gardens

NE97AL

Lanchester Avenue

NE95RB

Church Drive

NE96RN

High Fell

NE96YH

Carnforth Gardens

NE96SF

High Fell

NE96TF

Hedgehope

NE97DD

Aycliffe Crescent

NE95RQ

Larne Crescent

NE96QN

Sheriffs Highway

NE96QQ

Windy Nook Road

NE97BY

Aycliffe Place

NE97BT

Wallace Gardens

NE97DR

Linden

NE96YD

Kendal Crescent

NE97LQ

Wolviston Gardens

NE96XY

Coniston Gardens

NE97BB

Whitburn Gardens

NE97BU

Aycliffe Avenue

NE95RD

Church Road

NE95RP

Larne Crescent

NE96QX

Vallum Place

NE95RE

Church Road

NE96RS

Whinlaw

NE97BH

Trimdon Grove

NE97LB

Hamsterley Crescent

NE97LJ

Shincliffe Gardens

NE97AX

Eighton Terrace

NE97DE

Aycliffe Crescent

NE95RR

Glynwood Gardens

NE96RZ

High Fell

NE96YR

Duddon Place

NE97DH

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97UX

Moss Heaps

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.