Postcode NE9 5TX 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 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 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Low Fell East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,305 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Low Fell East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 5TX.
Low Fell East near NE9 5TX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hodkin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hodkin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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 | 5 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £261,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £285,500 |
10 year median price trend in Low Fell
In the NE9 5TX postcode area, located within Low Fell East, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 5TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 141 Kells Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
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.