Property profile

5 Cotfield Walk

NE8 1TG

Lobley Hill and Bensham

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Map showing 5 Cotfield Walk, Gateshead

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£80,000

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

This property vs market

Last sold31 Mar 2026
£64,000Change since last sale: +£15,000 (+23%)
Annualised change
+52% per yearGateshead annualised change (other) since 2026: +6.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
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 typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area80 m² / 861 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection05 Feb 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Mar 2026£64,000-50%
31 Mar 2026£128,000+178%
13 Feb 2004£46,000-

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 1TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 1TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20266, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead, NE8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£64,000
31 Mar 20265, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead, NE8 1TGFlatsLeasehold£64,000
31 Mar 20265, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead, NE8 1TGOtherLeasehold£128,000
17 Mar 20261, Osborne Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1UYFlatsLeasehold£770,000
13 Aug 202547, Claremont Walk, Gateshead, NE8 1TZFlatsLeasehold£62,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Cotfield Walk, GatesheadFreehold95 m²£103,420 (2023)
2, Cotfield Walk, GatesheadFreehold96 m²£110,000 (2015)
4, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead-58 m²-
6 Cotfield Walk, GatesheadLeasehold57 m²£64,000 (2026)
7, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead-58 m²-
8 Cotfield Walk, Gateshead-57 m²-
9, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead-77 m²-
10 Cotfield Walk, Gateshead-79 m²-
11, Cotfield Walk, Gateshead-58 m²-
12 Cotfield Walk, GatesheadLeasehold58 m²£66,000 (2022)

Area insights for NE8 1TG

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Overview

Postcode NE8 1TG is located in a major urban area, within the Lobley Hill and Bensham area 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 median sale price in Lobley Hill and Bensham is £163,750 (around £174 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,375 and £220,000. 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
Low

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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from NE8 1TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bensham North near NE8 1TG 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 1TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Newcastle

N/A

Walking directions to Newcastle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE8 1TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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 1TG postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE8 1TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNurseryBensham Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableTashbar Boys NurseryOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE8 1TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAyan Superstore97-101 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQWalking directions to Ayan Superstore
0.2 miCoatsworth Road Convenience StoreCoatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SUWalking directions to Coatsworth Road Convenience Store
0.2 miGateshead Halal Food StoreCoatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SUWalking directions to Gateshead Halal Food Store
0.2 miAdams Continental Foods137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQWalking directions to Adams Continental Foods
0.2 miAl Mizan Continental foods Halal151 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQWalking directions to Al Mizan Continental foods Halal