Postcode NE9 5BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Deckham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Gateshead South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Gateshead South has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from NE9 5BJ.
Gateshead South near NE9 5BJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £481,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £148,500 |
10 year median price trend in Deckham
In the NE9 5BJ postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Jenny Hall | Westfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JT | Walking directions to Jenny Hall |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.