Low Fell is a largely residential ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, in Tyne and Wear, England. It sits just south of Gateshead town centre and within easy commuting distance of Newcastle upon Tyne, and has a village‑like feel with tree‑lined streets, a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses and a compact high street of independent shops, cafés and pubs.
Historically developed as a suburban middle‑class enclave in the 19th century, Low Fell retains active community institutions such as local schools, churches and voluntary groups, and benefits from nearby green spaces and views across the River Tyne valley. The local economy is mainly residential with small businesses on the high street; many residents commute into Gateshead or Newcastle upon Tyne for work while neighbourhood associations and events keep a strong social life.
Postcode districts covering Low Fell
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 4.6 miles
- Sunderland 7.6 miles
- Hartlepool 24 miles
- South Shields 7.8 miles
- Gateshead 0.6 miles
- Washington 4.2 miles
- Durham 10.7 miles
- Wallsend 5.5 miles
- Newburn 6.4 miles
- Whitley Bay 9.4 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 8.1 miles
- Blyth 13.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gateshead Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Chowdene Ward 0.8 miles
- Saltwell Ward 0.8 miles
- High Fell Ward 0.9 miles
- Deckham Ward 1 mile
- Lobley Hill and Bensham Ward 1.3 miles
- Windy Nook and Whitehills Ward 1.4 miles
- Felling Ward 1.7 miles
- Bridges Ward 1.8 miles
- Springwell Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Lamesley Parish 2.2 miles
- Kibblesworth Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Low Fell
NE9 6ER, NE9 6TN, NE9 6AL, NE9 5DN, NE9 5HE, NE9 6DU, NE9 5HY, NE9 5XQ, NE9 5JE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 30.2 miles
- Dunston Railway Station 2 miles
- Heworth Station 2 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 2.9 miles
- Haymarket bus station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Low Fell Ad
- Durham House Hotel 1.2 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 2.6 miles
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 2.3 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 2.6 miles
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 2.3 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.7 miles
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 2.5 miles
- Motel One Newcastle 3 2.6 miles
- Hilton Newcastle Gateshead 4 2.2 miles
- Hotel Indigo Newcastle 4 2.6 miles
Schools in Low Fell
- Kells Lane Primary School Primary
- Oakfield Infant School Primary
- Oakfield Junior School Primary
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Primary
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 1.7 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 2.4 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.5 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.5 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.6 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2.8 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.8 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 2.9 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 2.9 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 3.2 miles
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.5 miles