Postcode NE9 5SB 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Low Fell East is £51,004 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Carr Hill Recreation Ground.
Low Fell East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Low Fell East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 per household in Low Fell East is £51,004 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 5SB.
Low Fell East near NE9 5SB 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 | Hodkin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hodkin Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 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 | 10 | £276,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £177,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £119,000 |
10 year median price trend in High Fell
In the NE9 5SB postcode area, located within Low Fell East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Church Road, Gateshead, NE9 6QN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
| 0.4 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.