Postcode NE10 8LQ 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 Windy Nook & Whitehills area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Windy Nook & Whitehills is £38,473 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is White Hill.
Windy Nook & Whitehills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Windy Nook & Whitehills has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Windy Nook & Whitehills is £38,473 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from NE10 8LQ.
Windy Nook & Whitehills near NE10 8LQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | White Hill | Large | Walking directions to White Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Springwell Estate Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Springwell Estate Millennium Green |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8LQ.
In the NE10 8LQ postcode area, located within Windy Nook & Whitehills, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | 29-35 Kellsway, Gateshead, NE10 8NB | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Lecondale, Gateshead, NE10 8RA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | U Save Supermarket | 47 Aycliffe Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7BX | Walking directions to U Save Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Gateshead, NE10 8RY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Springwell Stores | 25-27 Springwell Terrace, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AY | Walking directions to Springwell Stores |
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 8LQ, 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 8LQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8LQ in Windy Nook & Whitehills 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 8LQ, including Hill Top School (Good), Roman Road Primary School (Good) and Fell Dyke Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE10 8LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,238 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 8LQ 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.