Postcode NE9 5JB is located in a major urban area, within the Low Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Low Fell West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Low Fell West is £54,694 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Low Fell West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Low Fell West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Low Fell West is £54,694 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from NE9 5JB.
Low Fell West near NE9 5JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in Low Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £255,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £127,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Low Fell
In the NE9 5JB postcode area, located within Low Fell West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Friendys | 485 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Friendys |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 477 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 457 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop Gateshead | 141 Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HR | Walking directions to One Stop Gateshead |
| 0.3 mi | MK Food and Wine | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
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 5JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Stephen Duggan
Low Fell - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.