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NE10 8DH

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Wardley and Leam Lane

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Detailed insights for NE10 8DH

Overview

Postcode NE10 8DH 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 Heworth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heworth is £41,733 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Heworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Heworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Heworth is £41,733 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from NE10 8DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Heworth near NE10 8DH 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 8DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOliver Henderson ParkLargeWalking directions to Oliver Henderson Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
2,276 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
42.12(+93%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.74(-8%)
Shoplifting
29.36(+151%)
Public order
27.44(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(-10%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
96.07%
Other White
6
2.14%
Other Asian
3
1.07%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Indian
1
0.36%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
25.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
19.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.67%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.22%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
35
29.17%
Owns outright
30
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.33%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 2025132, Ridgeway, Gateshead, NE10 8DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
30 Jun 2025116, Ridgeway, Gateshead, NE10 8DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,500
30 Apr 202622, The Willows, Gateshead, NE10 8BWFlatsLeasehold£125,000
31 Mar 202625, The Willows, Gateshead, NE10 8BWFlatsLeasehold£128,750
23 Jan 202635, The Willows, Gateshead, NE10 8BWTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NE10 8DH postcode area, located within Heworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE10 8DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhite Mere Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLingey House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, GatesheadAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE10 8DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miToday's Local10 Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQWalking directions to Today's Local
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodFewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miJD Local2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQWalking directions to JD Local
0.3 miBest-OneCotemede, Gateshead, NE10 8JSWalking directions to Best-One
0.3 miHeron FoodsMeresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8QHWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 8DH, 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)HeworthE02001696
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 015EE01008281
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE10 8DH

Is NE10 8DH (Heworth) safe?

The area around NE10 8DH records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8DH?

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

What schools are near NE10 8DH?

There are 8 schools close to NE10 8DH, including White Mere Community Primary School (Good), Lingey House Primary School (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE10 8DH?

NE10 8DH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,248 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE10 8DH (Heworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE10 8DH 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.