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NE9

GATESHEAD

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

NE9 covers GATESHEAD in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £200,790
1yr change ▲ 7.8%
Crime 14% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£200,790

▲ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

30% below national avg

Crime Rate

92.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

14% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in NE9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE9 is £200,790, which is 24% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE9 cost 30.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE9 have risen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £347,420 156
Semi-detached £217,472 544
Terraced £173,940 467
Flat £111,629 269
All types £200,790 1492

5-Year Price History

£194K £198K £201K £205K £209K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 92.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE9 has a crime rate 14% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
31.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
18.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE9 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Carr Hill Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Larkspur Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Glynwood Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Fell Dyke Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Harlow Green Community Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

62

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE9 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE9 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NE9 — GATESHEAD

Area Summary

NE9 (GATESHEAD) offers affordable property prices (£200,790, 30% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE9?
The average house price in NE9 (GATESHEAD) is £200,790, based on 1492 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 30% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.8% over the past year.
Is NE9 a safe area to live?
Crime in NE9 is close to the national average at 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (31.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in NE9?
There are 17 schools in or near NE9. 53% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in NE9?
Council tax in NE9 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in NE9?
The average broadband download speed in NE9 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in NE9 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in NE9 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.