Postcode NE9 5PB is located in a major urban area, within the Saltwell area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham South & Saltwell area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. The median sale price in Saltwell is £139,500 (around £149 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £103,713 and £203,375. The nearest station is Dunston, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,408 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from NE9 5PB.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 5PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £139,500 (about £149 per square foot) in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £552,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £210,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 31 | £170,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 47 | £105,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £75,650 | £249,950 | £164,000 |
| 2017 | £289,626 | £83,250 | £267,475 | £166,650 |
| 2018 | £404,950 | £76,000 | £229,000 | £162,675 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £77,250 | £212,500 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £383,000 | £87,000 | £179,995 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £199,995 | £90,000 | £189,000 | £162,000 |
| 2022 | £193,385 | £89,250 | £196,000 | £156,828 |
| 2023 | £252,000 | £94,000 | £232,500 | £179,500 |
| 2024 | £391,000 | £100,000 | £199,600 | £162,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £99,000 | £213,500 | £177,500 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £119,450 | £186,250 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £104 | £181 | £114 |
| 2017 | £194 | £109 | £187 | £122 |
| 2018 | £220 | £97 | £194 | £151 |
| 2019 | £233 | £90 | £175 | £114 |
| 2020 | £238 | £111 | £162 | £123 |
| 2021 | £162 | £117 | £156 | £132 |
| 2022 | £157 | £123 | £177 | £145 |
| 2023 | £207 | £124 | £206 | £145 |
| 2024 | £254 | £137 | £186 | £145 |
| 2025 | £258 | £128 | £217 | £152 |
| 2026 | £242 | £139 | £194 | £148 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 5PB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2025 | 6, Chesters Park, Gateshead, NE9 5YW | Terraced | Freehold | £387,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 14, Chesters Park, Gateshead, NE9 5YW | Terraced | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Apartment 4, Musgrave, 335, Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £198,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 35, Heathfield Place, Gateshead, NE9 5AS | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 5, Fern Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 5TJ | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the NE9 5PB postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kells Lane Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Glynwood Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE9 5PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 457 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop Gateshead | 141 Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HR | Walking directions to One Stop Gateshead |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 477 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Friendys | 485 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Friendys |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE9 5PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denise Marianne Robson
Saltwell - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE9 5PB records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE9 5PB in Saltwell is £139,500 (about £149 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE9 5PB, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell (Good), Kells Lane Primary School (Good) and Glynwood Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE9 5PB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,408 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 5PB is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Marianne Robson (Labour Party).