Postcode NE9 6DY is located in a major urban area, within the Saltwell 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 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell 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 70.6 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from NE9 6DY.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 6DY 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £96,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE9 6DY postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 457 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 477 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Friendys | 485 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Friendys |
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.