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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
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
50.75(+31%)
Shoplifting
27.6(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.13(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.52(+45%)
Public order
11.08(+35%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 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
Detached7£270,000
Flats6£121,750
Semi-Detached31£180,000
Terraced18£122,500

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

NE96YT

Wythburn Place

NE97BD

Brandon Gardens

NE97LT

Westwood Gardens

NE97AB

Springwell Road

NE96RD

Leeming Gardens

NE97QF

Chopwell Gardens

NE96QP

Windy Nook Road

NE96XX

Charnwood Gardens

NE97LX

Marsden Grove

NE95RT

Evenwood Gardens

NE96QN

Sheriffs Highway

NE96YA

Coniston Place

NE96QT

Blue Quarries Road

NE96AS

Blacklock Close

NE97LJ

Shincliffe Gardens

NE96QS

Hewson Place

NE97AA

Springwell Road

NE96QY

Causeway

NE96SA

Larkspur

NE97BX

Aycliffe Avenue

NE95RG

Church Lane

NE96QU

Watling Place

NE96YP

Seascale Place

NE97JY

Marlborough Crescent

NE97DD

Aycliffe Crescent

NE97LP

Ebchester Avenue

NE95RU

Hillcroft

NE97DB

Ryhope Gardens

NE96TF

Hedgehope

NE96SF

High Fell

NE95RD

Church Road

NE97JS

High Street

NE96QL

Southend Terrace

NE97NA

Boldon Gardens

NE97BS

Wallace Gardens

NE97QA

Chopwell Gardens

NE95RW

High Fell

NE96RS

Whinlaw

NE97ND

Simonside Place

NE96BF

Glenridding Close

NE97LN

Waskerley Gardens

NE95RX

Rosewood Gardens

NE96XY

Coniston Gardens

NE96TR

Gatesgarth

NE97AX

Eighton Terrace

NE97DH

Aycliffe Crescent

NE95RP

Larne Crescent

NE97AD

High Fell

NE97QB

Chopwell Gardens

NE96RL

Bluebell Close

NE96SW

Aspenlaw

NE97BT

Wallace Gardens

NE96SS

High Fell

NE97LU

Burnhope Gardens

NE96TS

Wynbury Road

NE95RE

Church Road

NE96RT

Broomlaw

NE97DL

Whitehouse Crescent

NE96YN

Penrith Gardens

NE96YE

Carnforth Gardens

NE96GA

Lavender Row

NE96RN

High Fell

NE97DE

Aycliffe Crescent

NE96GB

Meadow Rise

NE97DP

Blackhill Crescent

NE96XT

Southend Road

Data Sources

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