£70,000
Flats sold in Saltwell
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2007 | £72,000 | +227% |
| 17 Aug 2001 | £22,000 | - |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £138,250 (about £149 per square foot) in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £552,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £208,750 | £188 |
| Terraced | 30 | £180,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 47 | £100,000 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £75,650 | £249,950 | £164,000 |
| 2017 | £289,626 | £83,250 | £267,475 | £166,650 |
| 2018 | £404,950 | £76,000 | £229,000 | £162,675 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £77,250 | £212,500 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £383,000 | £87,000 | £179,995 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £199,995 | £90,000 | £189,000 | £162,000 |
| 2022 | £193,385 | £89,250 | £196,000 | £156,828 |
| 2023 | £252,000 | £94,000 | £232,500 | £179,500 |
| 2024 | £391,000 | £100,000 | £199,600 | £162,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £99,500 | £213,500 | £177,500 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £105,500 | £165,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £104 | £181 | £114 |
| 2017 | £194 | £109 | £187 | £122 |
| 2018 | £220 | £97 | £194 | £151 |
| 2019 | £233 | £90 | £175 | £114 |
| 2020 | £238 | £111 | £162 | £123 |
| 2021 | £162 | £117 | £156 | £132 |
| 2022 | £157 | £123 | £177 | £145 |
| 2023 | £207 | £124 | £206 | £145 |
| 2024 | £254 | £137 | £186 | £145 |
| 2025 | £258 | £127 | £217 | £152 |
| 2026 | £242 | £131 | £188 | £164 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 4TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | 19, Watt Street, Gateshead, NE8 4TU | Flats | Leasehold | £67,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 24, Telford Street, Gateshead, NE8 4TT | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 5, Telford Street, Gateshead, NE8 4TT | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 264, Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TP | Flats | Leasehold | £39,999 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 264, Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TP | Flats | Leasehold | £39,999 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Watt Street, Gateshead | Leasehold | 57 m² | £60,000 (2017) |
| 4, Watt Street, Gateshead | Freehold | 59 m² | £60,000 (2017) |
| 5, Watt Street, Gateshead | Freehold | 54 m² | £72,000 (2007) |
| 8 Watt Street, Gateshead | - | 61 m² | - |
| 9, Watt Street, Gateshead | Leasehold | 64 m² | £25,950 (1997) |
| 10 Watt Street, Gateshead | Freehold | 64 m² | £68,000 (2025) |
| 11 Watt Street, Gateshead | Leasehold | 53 m² | £23,500 (2001) |
| 12 Watt Street, Gateshead | Leasehold | 96 m² | £68,000 (2025) |
| 13 Watt Street, Gateshead | - | 64 m² | - |
| 14, Watt Street, Gateshead | Leasehold | 59 m² | £16,250 (1995) |
Postcode NE8 4TU is located in a major urban area, within the Saltwell area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham South & Saltwell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. The median sale price in Saltwell is £138,250 (around £149 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £206,125. The nearest station is Dunston, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,953 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 25 ft away from NE8 4TU.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
In the NE8 4TU postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 31 Mar 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brighton Avenue Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Brighton Avenue Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 4TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Kyle Road, Gateshead, NE8 2YE | Walking directions to Lidl |