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NE10 8BE

Whitemere Gardens

Wardley and Leam Lane

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Detailed insights for NE10 8BE

Overview

Postcode NE10 8BE is located in a major urban area, within the Wardley and Leam Lane ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Wardley area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wardley Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Wardley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Wardley has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from NE10 8BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wardley near NE10 8BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE10 8BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWardley ParkMediumWalking directions to Wardley Park

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
3,745.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.24(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.86(-46%)
Burglary
5.19(+16%)
Vehicle crime
2.97(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.22(-81%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
94.3%
Other Asian
6
3.11%
Irish
2
1.04%
Chinese
1
0.52%
African
1
0.52%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
34.55%
Level 3 (A level)
33
20%
No qualifications
29
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
44.83%
Owns outright
24
27.59%
Social rents from council
18
20.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.45%
Total households: 87

Property prices in Wardley and Leam Lane

Median price£160,276
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £211K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £160,276 (about £195 per square foot) in Wardley and Leam Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£304,998£271
Terraced9£160,552£215
Semi-Detached53£157,000£188
Flats14£60,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wardley and Leam Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,000£57,000£127,000£124,000
2017£209,000£51,750£115,000£124,500
2018£204,500£90,000£130,000£122,000
2019£205,000£51,500£125,000£122,000
2020£215,000£61,125£140,950£123,500
2021£195,000£58,177£139,500£123,000
2022£261,275£96,500£135,000£138,000
2023£211,000£52,000£147,500£150,000
2024£289,950£59,000£173,000£144,950
2025£280,000£60,000£146,000£170,025
2026£295,000£60,000£157,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£103£141£168
2017£196£141£147£165
2018£205£150£160£162
2019£187£123£150£163
2020£235£145£177£180
2021£217£144£154£191
2022£295£151£154£174
2023£244£149£181£198
2024£257£125£193£181
2025£252£150£172£231
2026£271£159£208£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wardley and Leam Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202528, Leam Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£108,000
24 Apr 20262, Standfield Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000
21 Jul 20252, Standfield Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
13 Mar 202667, Leam Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
30 Apr 202582, Manor Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8UZDetachedFreehold£228,000

Schools

In the NE10 8BE postcode area, located within Wardley, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE10 8BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWardley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhite Mere Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLingey House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE10 8BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierLingey Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8BHWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miLondisStanton Close, Gateshead, NE10 8YBWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,719
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,292
Band D£2,578
Band E£3,151
Band F£3,724
Band G£4,297
Band H£5,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE10 8BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jill Green

Wardley and Leam Lane - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kate Osborne

Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyJarrow and Gateshead EastE14001307
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WardleyE02001695
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 014CE01008286
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE10 8BE

Is NE10 8BE (Wardley) safe?

The area around NE10 8BE records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE10 8BE?

The median sale price around NE10 8BE in Wardley is £160,276 (about £195 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE10 8BE?

There are 8 schools close to NE10 8BE, including Wardley Primary School (Good), White Mere Community Primary School (Good) and Lingey House Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE10 8BE?

NE10 8BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE10 8BE (Wardley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE10 8BE is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jill Green (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.