Postcode NE9 6BL is located in a major urban area, within the High Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £32,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 6BL.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 6BL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 6BL postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Wetheral Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | FUZ Convenience Store | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AP | Walking directions to FUZ Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.