Postcode NE11 9XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Dunston Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunston Hill is £43,207 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Dunston Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Dunston Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunston Hill is £43,207 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from NE11 9XJ.
Dunston Hill near NE11 9XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £480,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £171,000 | £192 |
| Terraced | 28 | £166,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 | £142 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £460,000 | — | £121,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £254,000 | £72,005 | £137,000 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £72,500 | £165,000 | £129,000 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £73,000 | £172,500 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £370,000 | £67,000 | £170,000 | £128,000 |
| 2021 | £429,000 | £78,475 | £170,000 | £124,975 |
| 2022 | £377,675 | £85,000 | £182,000 | £158,000 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £127,500 | £175,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £462,498 | £100,000 | £222,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £457,495 | £86,500 | £175,500 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | — | £175,000 | £163,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | — | £142 | £136 |
| 2017 | £208 | £94 | £154 | £135 |
| 2018 | £243 | £97 | £173 | £143 |
| 2019 | £252 | £101 | £179 | £164 |
| 2020 | £236 | £125 | £179 | £144 |
| 2021 | £280 | £118 | £190 | £152 |
| 2022 | £277 | £127 | £203 | £176 |
| 2023 | £293 | £193 | £210 | £207 |
| 2024 | £293 | £126 | £202 | £174 |
| 2025 | £298 | £125 | £191 | £176 |
| 2026 | £340 | — | £202 | £178 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE11 9XJ.
In the NE11 9XJ postcode area, located within Dunston Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE11 9XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | Maple Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9XJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0 mi | Sandhu & Rai Stores | 18-20 Knightside Gardens, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9RL | Walking directions to Sandhu & Rai Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | 9 The Crescent, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9SJ | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Ellison Road, Gateshead, NE11 9ST | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 66 Malvern Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 9LJ | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE11 9XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter James Maughan
Dunston Hill and Whickham East - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE11 9XJ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around NE11 9XJ in Dunston Hill is £193,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE11 9XJ, including St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, Dunston Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE11 9XJ is Dunston, about 377 m away.
NE11 9XJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,728 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE11 9XJ is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter James Maughan (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.