Why move to Low Fell?
Low Fell, a former village, is now an affluent suburb of Gateshead. It is still full of independent shops and businesses and has retained its village atmosphere. Newcastle City Centre is easily accessible meaning the benefits of a major city are close by.
Transport and Travel
Low Fell is located on the A167 (the old A1 Great North Road) and Newcastle upon Tyne is only 3 miles away. The nearby A1(M) provides excellent links to Durham (12 miles) in the south and Newcastle Airport (10 miles) and the Northumbrian coastline going north.
The nearest train station is Newcastle Central, and the Tyne & Wear Metro can be accessed via Gateshead station. Low Fell lies on a busy bus corridor, with frequent services in operation in and around Gateshead and Newcastle.
Parks and Recreation
The nearby area of Saltwell Park has one of the finest parks in the North East and first opened its gates to the public in 1876, featuring ornamental and woodland gardens, a boating lake, bowling greens and a maze.
The Angel of the North, a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, is widely recognised as an iconic symbol of the North East and sits only two miles south of Low Fell. It is viewed by an estimated 33 million people per year and stands at 20 metres tall with a wingspan of 54 metres.
Little Theatre in Gateshead has been entertaining the residents of Low Fell since it was opening in 1943. It is the home of the Progressive Players who put on regular local performances.
Schools
There are numerous schools and educational establishments for children of all ages in the area.
Restaurants and Shopping
The village atmosphere in Low Fell is enhanced by many independent shops and businesses and several schools and churches. Durham Road serves as Low Fell’s commercial hub where you will find independent boutiques, bars and restaurants. Live music events are hosted across several pubs in the area.
More high-street favourites are found at Team Valley Retail World, one of the biggest retail parks in the UK.
Housing Market
Low Fell has a home for every type of buyer or renter. The stately Victorian and Edwardian villas and detached homes along Durham Road (some are Grade II-listed) represent the top end of the Low Fell market. As well as generous gardens, many of these imposing properties come with gabled roofs, mouldings and stained-glass windows.
Older, spacious, detached homes and semi-detached family homes, boast bay windows and large driveways. Similarly older, three-bedroom terraces homes are roomy with high ceilings, grand hallways and ornate cornices. Slightly smaller, two-bedroom red-brick terraces are dotted along Durham Road.
Located further along Durham Road towards Gateshead are the more modern properties, with some good new-build developments.
At the lower end of the budget spectrum, there are many flats for sale in Low Fell – some in converted older buildings, which come with attractive character features such as open fireplaces and bay windows.
