Postcode NE9 6DT 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 195 ft away from NE9 6DT.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 6DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Low Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,100 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £429,125 |
| Flats | 35 | £128,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £272,475 |
| Terraced | 27 | £245,000 |
10 years price trend in Low Fell
In the NE9 6DT postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.