Postcode NE9 6EA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.9 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a moderate 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 164 ft away from NE9 6EA.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 6EA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £215,000 |
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £100,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £178,750 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE9 6EA postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6EA
| 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.
Elected local representatives for NE9 6EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denise Marianne Robson
Saltwell - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.