Postcode NE9 5LE is located in a major urban area, within the Deckham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Mount Pleasant & Deckham East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £37,751 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.4 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.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £37,751 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 5LE.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East near NE9 5LE 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 1.4 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 68 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 | 25 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Deckham
In the NE9 5LE postcode area, located within Mount Pleasant & Deckham East, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5LE
| 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 Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.3 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.