Postcode NE9 5BU 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gateshead South is £44,403 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Gateshead South has a very 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Gateshead South is £44,403 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from NE9 5BU.
Gateshead South near NE9 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top Park |
| 0.4 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £134,600 (about £159 per square foot) in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £556,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £295,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 17 | £200,000 | £186 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £153,500 | £179 |
| Flats | 27 | £75,000 | £115 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138,500 | £69,975 | £120,000 | £148,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £71,750 | £178,000 | £108,000 |
| 2018 | £232,500 | £70,000 | £118,750 | £107,000 |
| 2019 | £399,000 | £70,000 | £120,975 | £127,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £69,500 | £120,000 | £129,000 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £81,000 | £132,000 | £119,950 |
| 2022 | £252,500 | £80,000 | £139,000 | £168,500 |
| 2023 | £172,500 | £79,000 | £141,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £181,500 | £67,500 | £140,000 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £302,500 | £75,000 | £155,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £261,351 | £77,500 | £163,500 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £111 | £114 | £148 | £119 |
| 2017 | £202 | £110 | £165 | £110 |
| 2018 | £224 | £123 | £134 | £109 |
| 2019 | £251 | £111 | £122 | £136 |
| 2020 | £158 | £110 | £167 | £119 |
| 2021 | £246 | £128 | £159 | £122 |
| 2022 | £214 | £121 | £170 | £169 |
| 2023 | £215 | £121 | £186 | £159 |
| 2024 | £188 | £110 | £162 | £135 |
| 2025 | £238 | £110 | £179 | £158 |
| 2026 | £199 | £118 | £217 | £226 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 5BU.
In the NE9 5BU postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | 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 NE9 5BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Kirton
Deckham - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE9 5BU records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NE9 5BU in Gateshead South is £134,600 (about £159 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE9 5BU, including Gibside School (Outstanding), South Street Community Primary School (Good) and Dryden School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 5BU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,558 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 NE9 5BU is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leigh Kirton (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.