Postcode NE10 8JU 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 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 111 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from NE10 8JU.
Heworth near NE10 8JU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oliver Henderson Park | Large | Walking directions to Oliver Henderson Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £300,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 9 | £160,552 | £215 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £156,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 14 | £60,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8JU.
In the NE10 8JU postcode area, located within Heworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-One | Cotemede, Gateshead, NE10 8JS | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Gateshead, NE10 8RY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | JD Local | 2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to JD Local |
| 0.4 mi | Today's Local | 10 Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Lecondale, Gateshead, NE10 8RA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for NE10 8JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jill Green
Wardley and Leam Lane - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE10 8JU records about 111 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.
The median sale price around NE10 8JU in Heworth is £160,276 (about £195 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE10 8JU, including Roman Road Primary School (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead and Hill Top School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE10 8JU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE10 8JU is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jill Green (Labour Party).
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.