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NE10 8BP

Montrose Drive

Wardley and Leam Lane

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Detailed insights for NE10 8BP

Overview

Postcode NE10 8BP 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Wardley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wardley has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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 0 ft away from NE10 8BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wardley near NE10 8BP 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 8BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOliver Henderson ParkLargeWalking directions to Oliver Henderson Park
0.5 miWardley ParkMediumWalking directions to Wardley Park

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
3,344.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.76(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.36(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.39(-9%)
Public order
8.17(0%)
Other crime
5.94(+60%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
97.57%
Other White
3
1.46%
Irish
2
0.97%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
41
22.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
34
18.68%
Apprenticeship
23
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
65.62%
Owns with a mortgage
22
22.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
3.12%
Shared ownership
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Wardley and Leam Lane

Median price£160,276
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £212K

Based on 94 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
Detached17£300,000£271
Terraced9£160,552£215
Semi-Detached54£156,000£187
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£209,950£57,000£129,000£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£197£103£158£174
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20257, Haydock Drive, Gateshead, NE10 8DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£119,000
24 Mar 20258, Haydock Drive, Gateshead, NE10 8DGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
17 Mar 20251, Meadowbrook Drive, Gateshead, NE10 8HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
19 Aug 20259, Dunstanburgh Court, Gateshead, NE10 8DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,500
07 Aug 20258, Ashridge Court, Gateshead, NE10 8BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the NE10 8BP postcode area, located within Wardley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE10 8BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWhite Mere Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLingey House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWardley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE10 8BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremierLingey Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8BHWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLondisStanton Close, Gateshead, NE10 8YBWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMerseyside Off Licence & Convenience StoreMeresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8XHWalking directions to Merseyside Off Licence & Convenience Store

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 8BP, 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 014BE01008284
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE10 8BP

Is NE10 8BP (Wardley) safe?

The area around NE10 8BP records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8BP?

The median sale price around NE10 8BP in Wardley is £160,276 (about £195 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE10 8BP?

There are 9 schools close to NE10 8BP, including White Mere Community Primary School (Good), Lingey House Primary School (Good) and Wardley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE10 8BP?

NE10 8BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,974 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.