Postcode NE9 6DS is located in a major urban area, within the Low Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham South & Saltwell area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from NE9 6DS.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 6DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Low Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £400,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £255,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 41 | £255,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 40 | £132,500 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284,500 | £106,000 | £187,750 | £189,950 |
| 2017 | £278,000 | £114,500 | £195,251 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £120,000 | £207,000 | £214,950 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £105,500 | £195,000 | £222,750 |
| 2020 | £347,500 | £117,000 | £226,115 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £120,000 | £220,375 | £242,500 |
| 2022 | £369,975 | £117,000 | £255,000 | £277,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £131,775 | £267,500 | £269,950 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £127,500 | £265,000 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | £422,000 | £126,000 | £255,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £371,000 | £141,500 | £267,475 | £252,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £147 | £188 | £178 |
| 2017 | £218 | £158 | £205 | £181 |
| 2018 | £217 | £166 | £204 | £190 |
| 2019 | £222 | £159 | £206 | £190 |
| 2020 | £241 | £159 | £214 | £201 |
| 2021 | £230 | £164 | £228 | £196 |
| 2022 | £235 | £176 | £248 | £229 |
| 2023 | £298 | £189 | £251 | £225 |
| 2024 | £237 | £177 | £256 | £222 |
| 2025 | £269 | £181 | £248 | £224 |
| 2026 | £313 | £172 | £219 | £218 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 6DS.
In the NE9 6DS postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Friendys | 485 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Friendys |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 477 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 457 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE9 6DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Stephen Duggan
Low Fell - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE9 6DS records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE9 6DS in Bensham South & Saltwell is £230,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE9 6DS, including Grace College (Requires improvement), Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation (Requires improvement) and Oakfield Junior School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 6DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE9 6DS is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Stephen Duggan (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.