Postcode NE10 8LB is located in a major urban area, within the Windy Nook and Whitehills 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 miles away. There are 8 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 52.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE10 8LB.
Heworth near NE10 8LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oliver Henderson Park | Large | Walking directions to Oliver Henderson Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Windy Nook and Whitehills area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £467,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £272,500 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £147,500 | £166 |
| Terraced | 28 | £130,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 5 | £60,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203,475 | £62,000 | £107,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £189,950 | £64,125 | £113,000 | £104,500 |
| 2018 | £283,250 | £63,000 | £112,500 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £169,500 | £63,150 | £114,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £197,000 | £65,250 | £115,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £259,995 | £74,475 | £155,000 | £129,950 |
| 2022 | £233,000 | £67,000 | £121,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £70,000 | £130,000 | £138,500 |
| 2024 | £242,475 | £68,500 | £135,000 | £128,000 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £56,500 | £145,000 | £135,025 |
| 2026 | £263,500 | £60,000 | £137,000 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £98 | £120 | £124 |
| 2017 | £186 | £109 | £129 | £118 |
| 2018 | £170 | £104 | £126 | £125 |
| 2019 | £198 | £100 | £137 | £117 |
| 2020 | £210 | £147 | £142 | £117 |
| 2021 | £223 | £109 | £186 | £149 |
| 2022 | £227 | £109 | £154 | £158 |
| 2023 | £196 | £130 | £153 | £162 |
| 2024 | £240 | £103 | £156 | £150 |
| 2025 | £250 | £88 | £161 | £170 |
| 2026 | £262 | £107 | £164 | £151 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8LB.
In the NE10 8LB postcode area, located within Heworth, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-One | Cotemede, Gateshead, NE10 8JS | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | JD Local | 2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to JD Local |
| 0.2 mi | Today's Local | 10 Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8QH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 8LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rachel Louise Hart
Windy Nook and Whitehills - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE10 8LB 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 8LB in Heworth is £135,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE10 8LB, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, Roman Road Primary School (Good) and Lingey House Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE10 8LB is Heworth, about 1,556 m away.
NE10 8LB 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 8LB is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rachel Louise Hart (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.