Postcode NE9 7HR is located in a major urban area, within the Chowdene ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Easedale Gardens area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Easedale Gardens is £36,800 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Easedale Gardens has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Easedale Gardens has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Easedale Gardens is £36,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from NE9 7HR.
Easedale Gardens near NE9 7HR 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 2.2 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 7HR.
In the NE9 7HR postcode area, located within Easedale Gardens, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Wetheral Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 6PY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Wrekenton Row, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 161-163 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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 7HR, 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 7HR records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE9 7HR in Easedale Gardens is £179,250 (about £199 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE9 7HR, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green (Good), Harlow Green Community Primary School (Good) and The Cedars Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE9 7HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,563 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 7HR 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.