Postcode NE9 5RQ is located in a major urban area, within the High Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Low Fell East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Low Fell East is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hodkin Park.
Low Fell East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Low Fell East has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Low Fell East is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 5RQ.
Low Fell East near NE9 5RQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodkin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hodkin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £169,975 |
| Terraced | 15 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in High Fell
In the NE9 5RQ postcode area, located within Low Fell East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Church Road, Gateshead, NE9 6QN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 141 Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.