Postcode NE9 5AX is located in a major urban area, within the Saltwell ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Bensham South & Saltwell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from NE9 5AX.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 5AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £95,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £160,000 |
10 years price trend in Saltwell
In the NE9 5AX postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.