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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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Low Fell Population

8,309

Population density

4,454.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,788

93.73%

Other White

145

1.75%

Irish

0.72%

Indian

0.57%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.57%

Total population: 8,309

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	38	£255,000	£136,150	£226,250	£291,500	£482,267
Detached	6	£395,000	£360,875	£375,750	£416,500	£675,500
Flats	37	£127,500	£44,800	£105,000	£145,000	£255,900
Terraced	38	£260,000	£145,575	£221,250	£330,250	£366,425

10 years median price trend in Low Fell

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Property prices in Low Fell

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