Postcode NE9 6YQ 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 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 44.4% 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 6YQ.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 6YQ 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.
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 6YQ 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 6YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6TA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | 1st Stop Local | Beacon Lough Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BL | Walking directions to 1st Stop Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 3 Boxlaw, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, NE9 6ST | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Wetheral Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 91-103 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.