Frome Gardens Gateshead
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE9), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14911210.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £203,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Calderwood Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 48 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fell Tower Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £192,500 | £160,000 | £225,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £181,000 | £165,000 | £197,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 1 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 23 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £246,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 10 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 11 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Mar 2018 | 8 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 8 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2014 | 6 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 16 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 15 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 2 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 6 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 20 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 10 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £168,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2001 | 15 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 1999 | 6 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £69,500 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 25 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1997 | 12 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 5 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £63,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 1996 | 16 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 6 NE9 6UW | Semi-detached | £65,950 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (66% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE9 6UW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE9 6UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 48 m and 56 m above sea level (51 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE9 6UW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE9 6UZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hertford-Chowdene | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Marquisway - Kingsway South Team Valley | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Team Valley Car Park | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fell Tower Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tyne Chem | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbiggin Dental Clinic | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays Bank Cash Machine | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Calderwood Park 8,850 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Breckenbeds Park 6.7 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 640 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Saltwell Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Longacre Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Lady Park | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bassett's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Match Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 22 |
4 of the street's 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grace College | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larkspur Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth News NE9 6NW | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Everdurance NE9 7TA | Distributors/Transporters | 370 m | Exempt | |
| The Stone Trough NE9 7TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Starbucks coffee company NE11 0JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Lamesley Childcare @ Oakfield School NE9 6JH | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Cromer Pre-School Limited NE9 6UJ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dawlish Gardens (8); On or near Padstow Gardens (6); On or near Tiverton Gardens (3); On or near Frome Gardens (3); On or near St Austell Gardens (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wells Gardens · Cheddar Gardens · Hertford · St Austell Gardens · Dartmouth Avenue · Chowdene Bank · Salcombe Gardens · Padstow Gardens · Tiverton Gardens · Redruth Gardens · Torquay Gardens · Dorchester Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.