Postcode NE9 5LB 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 Heworth located about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Carr Hill Recreation Ground.
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 27.0% 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 of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 5LB.
Gateshead South near NE9 5LB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carr Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Carr Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top 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 5LB postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.