Postcode NE9 5QL 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 high crime levels, with around 83.6 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Carr Hill Recreation Ground.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.6% 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 5QL.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East near NE9 5QL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carr Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Carr Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Hodkin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hodkin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top 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 5QL postcode area, located within Mount Pleasant & Deckham East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Church Road, Gateshead, NE9 6QN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, NE10 9BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 141 Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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.