Postcode NE9 6SX is located in a major urban area, within the High Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Low Fell East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Low Fell East is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Carr Hill Recreation Ground.
Low Fell East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Low Fell East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Low Fell East is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 6SX.
Low Fell East near NE9 6SX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carr Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Carr Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Hodkin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hodkin Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,500 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 | 9 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £169,975 |
| Terraced | 15 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in High Fell
In the NE9 6SX postcode area, located within Low Fell East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Church Road, Gateshead, NE9 6QN | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Carr Hill Road, Gateshead, NE10 9BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 3 Boxlaw, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6ST | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 26 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5UE | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.