Postcode NE9 6RZ 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 98.6 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 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is White Hill.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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 6RZ.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 6RZ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | White Hill | Large | Walking directions to White Hill |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 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 | 10 | £276,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £177,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £119,000 |
10 year median price trend in High Fell
In the NE9 6RZ postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 3 Boxlaw, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6ST | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 91-103 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 161-163 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.