Postcode NE9 6UL is located in a major urban area, within the Chowdene ward 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 28.7 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 nearest station is Heworth, about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Low Fell West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Low Fell West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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 245 ft away from NE9 6UL.
Low Fell West near NE9 6UL 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 6UL.
In the NE9 6UL postcode area, located within Low Fell West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 6UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dartmouth News | 55 Dartmouth Avenue, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6NW | Walking directions to Dartmouth News |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3 Trafford, Allerdene, Gateshead, NE9 6NF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Wetheral Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | MK Food and Wine | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6AP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Penny On The Move | Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7TD | Walking directions to Penny On The Move |
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 6UL, 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 6UL 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE9 6UL in Low Fell West is £179,250 (about £199 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE9 6UL, including The Cedars Academy (Good), Oakfield Junior School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation (Good) and Oakfield Infant School - Part of Oakfield Schools Federation (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 6UL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,572 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 6UL 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.