Postcode NE9 7NB 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 very high crime levels, with around 117.6 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 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Springwell Estate Millennium Green.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,342 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE9 7NB.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 7NB 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Springwell Estate Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Springwell Estate Millennium Green |
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 7NB postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 91-103 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 161-163 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Wrekenton Row, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.