Gateshead · NE9

EICR in NE9 (Low Fell)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Low Fell, Springwell, including Birtley North & Lamesley, Chowdene, Deckham. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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NE9 (Low Fell) in a nutshell

NE9 covers Low Fell, Springwell, in Gateshead and Sunderland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE9

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Two councils in one district

NE9 is split between Gateshead and Sunderland. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE9 stretches across Birtley North & Lamesley, Chowdene, Deckham and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE9', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Gateshead homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Gateshead: 23.2% purpose-built flats, 4.1% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Gateshead page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE9 cover?

NE9 (Low Fell, Springwell) includes the wards of Birtley North & Lamesley, Chowdene, Deckham, High Fell, Low Fell, Saltwell, Washington West, Windy Nook & Whitehills (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

How many homes are in NE9?

About 16,533 households and 37,590 residents at the 2011 Census, across 834 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE9 in?

NE9 sits in Gateshead, Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham, Jarrow and Gateshead East, Washington and Gateshead South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE9 1
Areas covered
Low Fell, Springwell 2
Active postcodes
834 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,533 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
37,590 2
Electoral wards
Birtley North & Lamesley, Chowdene, Deckham, High Fell, Low Fell, Saltwell, Washington West, Windy Nook & Whitehills 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Gateshead Central and Whickham, Jarrow and Gateshead East, Washington and Gateshead South 4
Local authority
Gateshead, Sunderland 4
Households privately renting (Gateshead built-up area)
18.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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