Postcode NE9 7BN is located in a major urban area, within the Lamesley ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.6 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 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from NE9 7BN.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 7BN 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.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £185,625 in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £645,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £133,250 |
| Detached | 24 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £74,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £188,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lamesley
In the NE9 7BN postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Wrekenton Row, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 161-163 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 91-103 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Springwell Stores | 25-27 Springwell Terrace, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AY | Walking directions to Springwell Stores |
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 7BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judith Turner
Lamesley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sharon Hodgson
Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.