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NE8 Area Report

Gateshead

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£121,417
Median Price
Postcode district (NE8)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (NE8)
19
Schools Nearby
20/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in NE8

Rental Yield
6.7
Price Growth
5.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.3
Transport
2
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
6.1
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (NE8)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

295
Crimes/month
129
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Gateshead)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Gateshead has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
4
housing
8
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Gateshead (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the NE8-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£151,434
Gateshead average
+1.1%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£282,172
Detached
£175,761
Semi-Detached
£146,889
Terraced
£95,698
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £61,338
01/12/2003: £88,248
01/12/2004: £102,387
01/12/2005: £112,754
01/12/2006: £121,166
01/12/2007: £133,219
01/12/2008: £114,236
01/12/2009: £111,776
01/12/2010: £112,613
01/12/2011: £106,021
01/12/2012: £108,150
01/12/2013: £109,028
01/12/2014: £113,587
01/12/2015: £115,603
01/12/2016: £118,621
01/12/2017: £123,131
01/12/2018: £127,037
01/12/2019: £121,088
01/12/2020: £129,490
01/12/2021: £134,557
01/12/2022: £147,841
01/12/2023: £147,817
01/12/2024: £149,731
01/12/2025: £151,434
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
6
Independent
3
Special
1
Nursery
19
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 19 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

37.3
Avg Attainment 8
-12.2% vs national (42.5)
48.3%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 11 secondary schools in Gateshead

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

20/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in NE8 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£234,000
69 sales
Semi-detached
£150,000
234 sales
Terraced
£152,000
766 sales
Flat
£95,000
1,434 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Gateshead. For the headline NE8 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Gateshead
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,050/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
6.5/10
Heavy restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Coatsworth CA
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    3
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:95 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10°C
    Avg Temperature
    955mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2648h
    Sunshine/Year
    21 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: July
    Driest: June
    Now: 16°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 63%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    43 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4/5
    Average Rating
    74%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    43
    Total Establishments
    Golden Beginnings DaycareSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Obateni LimitedRetailers - other
    1/5
    D’modish Fingerfoods And Bakes LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop
    Exempt
    SuperpieTakeaway/sandwich shop
    4/5
    Obateni LtdRetailers - other
    1/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    13%
    Renewable Energy
    17g
    CO₂/kWh
    very low
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    imports 55.8%nuclear 18.7%biomass 12.7%wind 11.3%solar 1.4%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    76m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 76m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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