Postcode NE9 7YB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 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 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a moderate 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 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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 7YB.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE9 7YB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £203,250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £72,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £186,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lamesley
In the NE9 7YB postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.