Postcode NE9 5EF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gateshead South is £44,403 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Gateshead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% 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 0 ft away from NE9 5EF.
Gateshead South near NE9 5EF 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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 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 | 24 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Deckham
In the NE9 5EF postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5EF
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.