Property profile

1 Brighton Road

NE8 1XQ

Lobley Hill and Bensham

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Map showing 1, Brighton Road, Gateshead

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Estimated sale price

£145,000

Terraced sold in Lobley Hill and Bensham

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 sold15 Jun 2000
£45,000Change since last sale: +£102,000 (+227%)
Annualised change
+4.6% per yearGateshead annualised change (terraced) since 2000: +5.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £157 per sq ft
£117 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£40 per sq ft (−25%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Lobley Hill and Bensham
£176,000Estimate vs local median: −£29,000 (−16%)
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 / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area117 m² / 1,259 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection07 Dec 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Jun 2000£45,000-

Local market

Property prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Median price: £165,500
Price per sq ft: £177
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £225K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £177 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-Detached41£166,000£206
Flats14£72,625£105

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£72,625£192,550£186,500
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£192£157
2026£196£105£200£152
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 1XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 1XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202653, Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XQFlatsLeasehold£73,750
01 Jul 2025102, Bensham Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 1XTOtherFreehold£90,000
24 Apr 202619, Oswald Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1XUTerracedFreehold£235,000
18 Jul 202513, Oswald Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1XUTerracedFreehold£147,000
25 Mar 2026The Whickham House, Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 1UUOtherFreehold£175,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3 Brighton Road, Gateshead-54 m²-
5 Brighton Road, Gateshead-116 m²-
7, Brighton Road, GatesheadLeasehold51 m²£59,950 (2005)
11 Brighton Road, Bensham, Gateshead, Gateshead-63 m²-
13, Brighton Road, GatesheadLeasehold68 m²£57,500 (2024)
15 Brighton Road, Gateshead-58 m²-
17 Brighton Road, Gateshead-60 m²-
19 Brighton Road, Gateshead-59 m²-
21, Brighton Road, GatesheadLeasehold69 m²£95,000 (2025)
23 Brighton Road, GatesheadLeasehold59 m²£62,000 (2010)

Area insights for NE8 1XQ

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Overview

Postcode NE8 1XQ 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 high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 £165,500 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,625 and £225,250. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Avondale Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,637 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bensham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 1XQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bensham North near NE8 1XQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE8 1XQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAvondale ParkSmallWalking directions to Avondale Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
7,733.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.05(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.86(-55%)
Public order
8.76(+7%)
Other theft
6.94(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-52%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
64.04%
Other White
46
15.75%
Other
18
6.16%
African
11
3.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.05%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
31.11%
No qualifications
65
28.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.33%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
64.83%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.17%
Owns outright
17
11.72%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.52%
Other social rented
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Schools

In the NE8 1XQ postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for NE8 1XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNurseryBensham Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.1 miPrimaryBrighton Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miNot applicableGateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE8 1XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShop LocalBensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TEWalking directions to Shop Local
0.2 miWhitehall Convenience StoreRawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QTWalking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store
0.2 miInternational Food Store76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XEWalking directions to International Food Store
0.3 miLidlKyle Road, Gateshead, NE8 2YEWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miKubus General Dealer159 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQWalking directions to Kubus General Dealer