Postcode NE9 7DJ is located in a major urban area, within the High Fell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Windy Nook & Whitehills area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Windy Nook & Whitehills is £38,473 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is White Hill.
Windy Nook & Whitehills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Windy Nook & Whitehills has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Windy Nook & Whitehills is £38,473 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 7DJ.
Windy Nook & Whitehills near NE9 7DJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | White Hill | Large | Walking directions to White Hill |
| 0.3 mi | Springwell Estate Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Springwell Estate Millennium Green |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £169 per square foot) in High Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £302,500 | £231 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £175,000 | £189 |
| Terraced | 18 | £125,000 | £132 |
| Flats | 10 | £101,850 | £131 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £90,000 | £152,500 | £94,500 |
| 2017 | £199,975 | £83,925 | £128,000 | £74,000 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £80,000 | £147,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £232,250 | £71,500 | £143,500 | £83,500 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £83,575 | £149,975 | £87,500 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £83,000 | £149,975 | £107,000 |
| 2022 | £362,500 | £94,250 | £163,975 | £107,250 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £83,500 | £168,000 | £147,500 |
| 2024 | £252,000 | £104,500 | £163,975 | £105,000 |
| 2025 | £283,000 | £94,225 | £178,500 | £122,500 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £95,200 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £123 | £178 | £101 |
| 2017 | £187 | £131 | £140 | £91 |
| 2018 | £166 | £144 | £171 | £111 |
| 2019 | £238 | £94 | £157 | £83 |
| 2020 | £215 | £99 | £183 | £92 |
| 2021 | £238 | £103 | £173 | £120 |
| 2022 | £238 | £114 | £211 | £132 |
| 2023 | £260 | £114 | £183 | £156 |
| 2024 | £256 | £119 | £188 | £111 |
| 2025 | £232 | £152 | £194 | £132 |
| 2026 | £240 | £111 | £182 | £113 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 7DJ.
In the NE9 7DJ postcode area, located within Windy Nook & Whitehills, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | U Save Supermarket | 47 Aycliffe Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7BX | Walking directions to U Save Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | 29-35 Kellsway, Gateshead, NE10 8NB | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Springwell Stores | 25-27 Springwell Terrace, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AY | Walking directions to Springwell Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Lecondale, Gateshead, NE10 8RA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Gateshead, NE10 8RY | Walking directions to Premier |
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 7DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barry Robert Turnbull
High Fell - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE9 7DJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE9 7DJ in Windy Nook & Whitehills is £155,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE9 7DJ, including Hill Top School (Good), Fell Dyke Community Primary School (Good) and Larkspur Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 7DJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,238 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 7DJ is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Barry Robert Turnbull (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.