Postcode NE9 6JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Chowdene ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Low Fell West area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Low Fell West is £54,694 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Low Fell West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Low Fell West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Low Fell West is £54,694 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from NE9 6JQ.
Low Fell West near NE9 6JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Chowdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £287,107 |
| Flats | 6 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chowdene
In the NE9 6JQ postcode area, located within Low Fell West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | FUZ Convenience Store | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AP | Walking directions to FUZ Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Dartmouth News | 55 Dartmouth Avenue, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6NW | Walking directions to Dartmouth News |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Wetheral Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Friendys | 485 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Friendys |
| 0.4 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
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.