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About

Low Fell occupies a large residential area on the southern slope of the Team Valley, directly south of central Gateshead. The ward is primarily characterised by extensive housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to inter-war and post-war semis and detached homes. Its main thoroughfare is Durham Road, a long, straight route lined with local shops, services, and eateries that serves as the commercial spine for the community.

The area is notably green, with several sizeable parks like Saltwell Park just beyond its northern boundary and Kells Lane offering a quieter, village-like feel. A very specific local landmark is the 'Low Fell Cat', a distinctive stone carving set into a garden wall on Kells Lane. The ward provides straightforward road access to the A1, linking it to Gateshead, Newcastle, and wider Tyneside.

Area overview

On average Low Fell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Low Fell is £52,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Low Fell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Low Fell is home to around 8,309 people, with a population density of about 4,454.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Low Fell Population
8,309
Population density
4,454.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.03(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.04(-45%)
Public order
7.46(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(-40%)
Shoplifting
5.18(-56%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,788
93.73%
Other White
145
1.75%
Irish
60
0.72%
Indian
47
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.57%
Total population: 8,309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,047
43.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,072
15.47%
No qualifications
892
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
505
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,574
41.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,412
37.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
12.36%
Social rents from council
131
3.47%
Other social rented
91
2.41%
Total households: 3,770

Property prices in Low Fell

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in Low Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Low 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 Low Fell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£255,000
Detached6£395,000
Flats37£127,500
Terraced38£260,000

10 years median price trend in Low Fell

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

All postcodes in Low Fell

NE95UL

Cyprus Gardens

NE95XX

Kells Lane

NE95TR

Dryden Road

NE96JS

Gleneagles Road

NE96EH

Albert Drive

NE95SP

Hillside Place

NE96LA

Hunstanton Court

NE96AF

Briermede Park

NE96EN

Coleridge Avenue

NE96DT

Saltwell Road South

NE95FB

Whinney Park

NE95YN

Wesley Street

NE96HL

Onslow Gardens

NE96JY

Cramond Court

NE96JZ

Well Lane

NE95JD

Weathercock Lane

NE95XU

Kellfield Road

NE96ET

Selborne Avenue

NE96JU

St Andrews Drive

NE95JB

Lowreys Lane

NE95HP

Dryden Road

NE96EL

Coleridge Avenue

NE95TT

Dryden Road

NE95RN

Langdale Road

NE96TL

Lanthwaite Road

NE96HZ

Forster Court

NE96HE

Otterburn Gardens

NE95JJ

Engine Lane

NE96EU

Alverstone Avenue

NE95DL

Clifton Gardens

NE95UG

Salkeld Road

NE95SH

Egremont Gardens

NE95BQ

Anderson Green

NE95XA

St Thomas Street

NE95UE

Sheriffs Highway

NE96DH

St Helens Crescent

NE95EQ

Wilsons Lane

NE96DU

Westwood

NE96AB

Earls Drive

NE96EX

Killowen Street

NE95XQ

Derwent Gardens

NE96HU

Durham Road

NE96HR

Gainsford Avenue

NE96JT

St Andrews Drive

NE95YH

Rosslyn Avenue

NE96BS

Belle Vue Bank

NE95YR

Joicey Place

NE96TJ

Whinlatter Gardens

NE96DZ

Pullman Court

NE96DN

Alderley Road

NE95HL

Cleasby Gardens

NE95SJ

Kells Lane

NE95UH

Beverley Road

NE95XD

Church Road

NE95DR

Old Durham Road

NE95TL

Lilac Gardens

NE95EY

Durham Road

NE95TB

Lavender Gardens

NE96HP

Westmorland Gardens

NE96AJ

Glenbrooke Terrace

NE96DJ

Belle Vue Terrace

NE96TX

Home Avenue

NE95HS

Kells Lane

NE95XJ

Kinfauns Terrace

NE95AJ

Durham Road

NE96JE

Chowdene Bank

NE95AL

Durham Road

NE95HN

Joicey Road

NE95AH

Durham Road

NE95AN

Durham Road

NE96AE

Briermede Avenue

NE95YE

Arundel Gardens

NE95YA

Harcourt Park

NE95HQ

Dryden Road

NE96EP

Jessel Street

NE96EB

Callaurie Court

NE95HW

Goldstone

NE96AL

Worley Avenue

NE95XR

Beaconsfield Crescent

NE95ET

Elder Grove

NE95ES

Ainthorpe Gardens

NE95TP

Holly Gardens

NE95HH

Heathfield Road

NE95UQ

Springfield Place

NE95HT

Kells Lane

NE96EE

Pullman Court

NE95TJ

Fern Gardens

NE95JF

Pimlico Court

NE96BJ

Earls Dene

NE96JA

Durham Road

NE96AN

Hutton Terrace

NE96BY

St Helens Terrace

NE96JF

The Lodges Road

NE96UB

Whickham View

NE96TT

Wynbury Road

NE96TD

Beacon Lough Road

NE96TH

Ambleside Gardens

NE96JR

Ravenswood Gardens

NE96HF

Greenacre Park

NE96LB

Berkdale Road

Data Sources

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