Carr Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5PT

Carr Hill is a suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England. It is bordered by Felling to the north, Sheriff Hill to the south, Windy Nook to the east and Deckham to the west. The locality lies 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Gateshead, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and 13 miles (21 km) north of the historic City of Durham. Once a village in County Durham, Carr Hill was incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead by the Local Government Act 1972 on 1 April 1974. The area retains a suburban character while providing proximity to larger towns and cities, offering a balance between rural tranquillity and urban convenience.