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Low Fell East

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About

Low Fell East is the eastern part of Low Fell, a suburb of Gateshead set on a low ridge south of the River Tyne. The area is principally residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and interwar semi-detached houses rising from Front Street toward the ridge known locally as the Fell. Front Street serves as the local high street with independent shops, cafés, a library and small professional services, forming a compact commercial spine for day-to-day needs. The slope of the land provides regular views back toward the river and city on clearer days.

Local life centres on a scattering of primary schools, churches and community halls that host clubs and markets. Regular bus services link Low Fell East to Gateshead and Newcastle city centres, and local roads provide direct access to nearby employment areas. Small parks and tree-lined streets are interwoven with the housing, and the ridge footprint and pattern of streets reflect the area's development from 19th-century suburban expansion into the 20th century.

Area overview

On average Low Fell East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Low Fell East is £51,004 per year. There are 3 schools in Low Fell East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Low Fell East is home to around 7,408 people, with a population density of about 5,167.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Low Fell East Population
7,408
Population density
5,167.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.19(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.09(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-40%)
Shoplifting
6.21(-49%)
Public order
5.67(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,885
92.9%
Other White
123
1.66%
Irish
54
0.73%
Other
52
0.7%
Chinese
46
0.62%
Total population: 7,411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,443
39.31%
Level 3 (A level)
974
15.67%
No qualifications
949
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
769
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
550
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,259
37.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,193
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
11.89%
Social rents from council
329
9.88%
Other social rented
77
2.31%
Total households: 3,330

Property prices in Low Fell East

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Low Fell East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Low Fell East 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 Low Fell East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£305,100
Flats17£135,000
Semi-Detached41£247,000
Terraced17£293,000

10 years median price trend in Low Fell East

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

All postcodes in Low Fell East

NE95YR

Joicey Place

NE95HT

Kells Lane

NE96QT

Blue Quarries Road

NE96TR

Gatesgarth

NE95TD

Hawthorn Gardens

NE95XB

Church Road

NE96TN

Loweswater Road

NE95XT

Beaconsfield Avenue

NE95YE

Arundel Gardens

NE96QR

Coach House Court

NE96SR

Windy Nook Road

NE96TH

Ambleside Gardens

NE96TU

Popplewell Gardens

NE96XU

Southend Road

NE95SJ

Kells Lane

NE95TL

Lilac Gardens

NE95DE

Valley Drive

NE95TQ

Beech Gardens

NE95DR

Old Durham Road

NE95SA

Glendale Gardens

NE95XA

St Thomas Street

NE96QY

Causeway

NE95DN

Westover Gardens

NE95TP

Holly Gardens

NE95UQ

Springfield Place

NE95YP

Kellfield Avenue

NE95TT

Dryden Road

NE95YJ

Ravensdale Crescent

NE95SS

Grove Road

NE96TQ

Ennerdale Gardens

NE95DH

Valley Drive

NE95HE

Stratford Gardens

NE95RS

Glynwood Gardens

NE95HL

Cleasby Gardens

NE95RB

Church Drive

NE95TE

Joicey Road

NE96SF

High Fell

NE95HJ

Thornlea Gardens

NE95RQ

Larne Crescent

NE96QN

Sheriffs Highway

NE96QQ

Windy Nook Road

NE95SQ

Florence Avenue

NE95XH

Louie Terrace

NE95XJ

Kinfauns Terrace

NE96TA

Beacon Lough Road

NE95HD

Denewell Avenue

NE95TJ

Fern Gardens

NE96UA

Orchard Gardens

NE96XY

Coniston Gardens

NE95RD

Church Road

NE95RP

Larne Crescent

NE95UX

Wesley Street

NE96QX

Vallum Place

NE96TJ

Whinlatter Gardens

NE95RE

Church Road

NE95XL

Dean Street

NE95ER

Clement Street

NE95UG

Salkeld Road

NE95YL

Joicey Road

NE95RR

Glynwood Gardens

NE95SE

Egremont Drive

NE95TN

Laburnum Gardens

NE95EP

Rock Grove

Data Sources

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