Postcode NE9 6RN is located in a major urban area, within the High Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £34,498 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hodkin Park.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 435 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £34,498 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 6RN.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 6RN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hodkin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hodkin Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £121,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in High Fell
In the NE9 6RN postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 3 Boxlaw, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6ST | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Church Road, Gateshead, NE9 6QN | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 6RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry Robert Turnbull
High Fell - 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.