Postcode NE9 6EE 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 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 16,408 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 82 ft away from NE9 6EE.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE9 6EE 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 1.6 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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 (about £221 per square foot) in Low Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £668,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £411,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £273,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 38 | £265,000 | £225 |
| Flats | 32 | £128,750 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284,500 | £108,950 | £187,750 | £192,475 |
| 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 | £260,000 | £287,750 |
| 2026 | £519,500 | £141,500 | £273,000 | £252,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £148 | £188 | £176 |
| 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 | £223 |
| 2026 | £231 | £198 | £240 | £234 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 6EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 72, Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6HA | Terraced | Leasehold | £302,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 22, Station Road, Gateshead, NE9 6DR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 17, Ventnor Crescent, Gateshead, NE9 6DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 9, Breckenbeds Road, Gateshead, NE9 6HB | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 2, Hillcroft North, Station Road, Gateshead, NE9 6HD | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the NE9 6EE postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE9 6EE
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE9 6EE, 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 6EE 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 6EE in Low Fell is £249,950 (about £221 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE9 6EE, including Grace College (Requires improvement), Kells Lane Primary School (Good) and Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 6EE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,408 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 6EE is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Stephen Duggan (Liberal Democrats).