Postcode NE10 8BU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.
Wardley has a moderate 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.
Wardley has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from NE10 8BU.
Wardley near NE10 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oliver Henderson Park | Large | Walking directions to Oliver Henderson Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Wardley and Leam Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £282,476 |
| Flats | 10 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £153,750 |
| Terraced | 12 | £164,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wardley and Leam Lane
In the NE10 8BU postcode area, located within Wardley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | 10 Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | JD Local | 2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to JD Local |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8QH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | Cotemede, Gateshead, NE10 8JS | Walking directions to Best-One |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.