Postcode NE9 6NU is located in a major urban area, within the Chowdene ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Easedale Gardens area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Easedale Gardens is £36,800 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Easedale Gardens has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Easedale Gardens has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Easedale Gardens is £36,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 6NU.
Easedale Gardens near NE9 6NU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £179,250 (about £199 per square foot) in Chowdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £262,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £215,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 32 | £115,000 | £133 |
| Flats | 6 | £63,000 | £94 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,500 | £59,000 | £170,000 | £115,500 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £68,500 | £171,000 | £89,475 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £80,000 | £182,750 | £92,000 |
| 2019 | £239,950 | £54,750 | £180,000 | £103,500 |
| 2020 | £192,000 | £46,000 | £199,250 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £77,500 | £196,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £288,000 | £40,000 | £200,375 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £432,500 | £50,000 | £215,000 | £119,950 |
| 2024 | £278,500 | £78,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £274,214 | £65,000 | £215,000 | £121,000 |
| 2026 | £241,000 | £66,000 | £225,000 | £112,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £107 | £177 | £137 |
| 2017 | £209 | £113 | £181 | £101 |
| 2018 | £229 | £138 | £191 | £108 |
| 2019 | £227 | £115 | £195 | £120 |
| 2020 | £223 | £77 | £207 | £111 |
| 2021 | £280 | £128 | £200 | £131 |
| 2022 | £211 | £76 | £216 | £124 |
| 2023 | £251 | £105 | £237 | £139 |
| 2024 | £258 | £165 | £211 | £159 |
| 2025 | £268 | £114 | £226 | £137 |
| 2026 | £256 | £108 | £224 | £133 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 6NU.
In the NE9 6NU postcode area, located within Easedale Gardens, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Wetheral Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | MK Food and Wine | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Dartmouth News | 55 Dartmouth Avenue, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6NW | Walking directions to Dartmouth News |
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 6NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John McElroy
Chowdene - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE9 6NU records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE9 6NU in Easedale Gardens is £179,250 (about £199 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE9 6NU, including The Cedars Academy (Good), Glynwood Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 6NU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,872 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 6NU is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John McElroy (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.