Property profile

12 Poplar CrescentBensham

NE8 1QD

Lobley Hill and Bensham

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Map showing 12 Poplar Crescent, Bensham, Gateshead

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Estimated sale price

£190,000

Detached sold in Lobley Hill and Bensham

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold29 Jan 2026
£186,000Change since last sale: +£2,000 (+1.2%)
Annualised change
+1.9% per yearGateshead annualised change (detached) since 2026: +4.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £233 per sq ft
£91 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£142 per sq ft (−61%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Lobley Hill and Bensham
£248,750Estimate vs local median: −£60,000 (−24%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area192 m² / 2,067 sq ft
Rooms8 habitable / 8 heated
EPC ratingF
EPC inspection04 Aug 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 Jan 2026£186,000+20%
13 Apr 2006£155,000-

Local market

Property prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Median price£163,750
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £220K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 (about £174 per square foot) in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£248,750£233
Terraced23£176,000£157
Semi-Detached38£163,750£197
Flats13£71,500£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221,100£73,500£118,000£134,000
2017£200,000£63,625£125,000£115,000
2018£228,926£66,500£131,500£139,950
2019£220,000£62,000£139,950£117,250
2020£198,500£56,875£145,000£108,000
2021£253,750£72,500£133,000£122,000
2022£250,000£61,000£160,000£140,000
2023£247,500£74,000£149,500£163,000
2024£283,000£77,000£157,500£160,875
2025£250,000£70,000£162,250£155,000
2026£243,750£71,500£161,000£197,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£104£152£129
2017£200£86£157£112
2018£213£90£163£132
2019£200£81£175£114
2020£231£72£161£98
2021£214£91£174£143
2022£239£99£197£139
2023£238£105£188£160
2024£235£97£189£157
2025£273£114£190£157
2026£196£104£186£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lobley Hill and Bensham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 1QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 1QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 202612, Poplar Crescent, Gateshead, NE8 1QDDetachedFreehold£186,000
06 Nov 20252, Poplar Crescent, Gateshead, NE8 1QDTerracedFreehold£175,000
30 Jun 202513, Hillfield Street, Gateshead, NE8 1QEFlatsLeasehold£65,000
18 Jun 202540, Hillfield Street, Gateshead, NE8 1QEOtherFreehold£150,000
03 Dec 202512, Claremont Walk, Gateshead, NE8 1TWTerracedFreehold£95,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Poplar Crescent, Bensham, GatesheadFreehold189 m²£15,000 (1996)
2 Poplar Crescent, Bensham, GatesheadFreehold146 m²£175,000 (2025)
3 Poplar Crescent, Bensham, GatesheadFreehold190 m²£155,000 (2016)
4A Poplar Crescent, Bensham, Gateshead, GatesheadLeasehold67 m²£50,000 (2006)
5A Poplar Crescent, Bensham, GatesheadLeasehold133 m²£122,000 (2024)
7 Poplar Crescent, Bensham, GatesheadFreehold189 m²£180,000 (2024)
8, Poplar Crescent, Bensham, Gateshead-197 m²-
9, Poplar Crescent, Bensham, GatesheadFreehold175 m²£158,000 (2018)
10, Poplar Crescent, Bensham, Gateshead-189 m²-
11, Poplar Crescent, Bensham, Gateshead-210 m²-

Area insights for NE8 1QD

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Overview

Postcode NE8 1QD is located in a major urban area, within the Lobley Hill and Bensham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,746 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bensham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

Approximately 44.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 1QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bensham North near NE8 1QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE8 1QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE8 1QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWindmill Hills ParkMediumWalking directions to Windmill Hills Park
0.3 miAvondale ParkSmallWalking directions to Avondale Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
6,515.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.01(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.18(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.53(+36%)
Public order
11.65(+42%)
Shoplifting
7.77(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
80.6%
Pakistani
12
4.48%
African
10
3.73%
Other
10
3.73%
Other Asian
5
1.87%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
36.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.02%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.59%
Apprenticeship
14
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
39.5%
Owns outright
22
18.49%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.97%
Other social rented
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Schools

In the NE8 1QD postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE8 1QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTashbar Boys NurseryOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableGateshead Jewish Nursery SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 1QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE8 1QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAyan Superstore97-101 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQWalking directions to Ayan Superstore
0.1 miCoatsworth Road Convenience StoreCoatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SUWalking directions to Coatsworth Road Convenience Store
0.1 miGateshead Halal Food StoreCoatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SUWalking directions to Gateshead Halal Food Store
0.1 miAdams Continental Foods137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQWalking directions to Adams Continental Foods
0.1 miTesco Express92 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1QPWalking directions to Tesco Express