Postcode NE10 8HU 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 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heworth is £41,733 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.
Heworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Heworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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.
The average income per household in Heworth is £41,733 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NE10 8HU.
Heworth near NE10 8HU 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Heworth | N/A | Walking directions to Heworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oliver Henderson Park | Large | Walking directions to Oliver Henderson Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £162,750 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 | 17 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £151,875 |
| Terraced | 11 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wardley and Leam Lane
In the NE10 8HU postcode area, located within Heworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | 10 Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | JD Local | 2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to JD Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8QH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 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.