Postcode NE9 5SR is located in a major urban area, within the Low 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 1.6 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.
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 6.1% 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 5SR.
Low Fell East near NE9 5SR 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 1.6 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Low Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £410,375 |
| Flats | 40 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Low Fell
In the NE9 5SR postcode area, located within Low Fell East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Church Road, Gateshead, NE9 6QN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 141 Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 457 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.