Postcode NE9 6UE is located in a major urban area, within the Chowdene area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Low Fell West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Low Fell West is £54,694 per year. The median sale price in Chowdene is £155,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £111,000 and £232,770. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kells Lane Park.
Low Fell West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,285 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% 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 168 ft away from NE9 6UE.
Low Fell West near NE9 6UE 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kells Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Kells Lane Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Chowdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £253,500 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £225,000 | £218 |
| Terraced | 36 | £119,750 | £138 |
| Flats | 10 | £61,000 | £93 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199,950 | £59,000 | £169,975 | £116,000 |
| 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 | £62,000 | £217,500 | £121,000 |
| 2026 | £241,000 | £51,000 | £220,000 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £107 | £170 | £137 |
| 2017 | £209 | £113 | £181 | £101 |
| 2018 | £229 | £138 | £191 | £108 |
| 2019 | £227 | £115 | £195 | £120 |
| 2020 | £223 | £77 | £207 | £114 |
| 2021 | £280 | £128 | £200 | £131 |
| 2022 | £211 | £76 | £216 | £124 |
| 2023 | £251 | £105 | £237 | £139 |
| 2024 | £258 | £165 | £211 | £159 |
| 2025 | £268 | £107 | £226 | £137 |
| 2026 | £256 | £74 | £227 | £133 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 6UE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | 6, Lyndholme, Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6TD | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 659, Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5HB | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 695, Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5HB | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 663, Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5HB | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 50, Islestone, Gateshead, NE9 5HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 |
In the NE9 6UE postcode area, located within Low Fell West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oakfield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oakfield Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kells Lane Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE9 6UE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | MK Food and Wine | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Friendys | 485 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Friendys |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 477 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE9 6UE, 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 6UE records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NE9 6UE in Chowdene is £155,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE9 6UE, including Oakfield Junior School (Good), Oakfield Infant School (Good) and Kells Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE9 6UE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,285 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 6UE is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John McElroy (Labour Party).