Postcode NE10 8LT 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 Beacon Lough & Wrekenton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £34,498 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is White Hill.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 413 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £34,498 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from NE10 8LT.
Beacon Lough & Wrekenton near NE10 8LT 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | White Hill | Large | Walking directions to White Hill |
| 0.3 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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8LT.
In the NE10 8LT postcode area, located within Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | U Save Supermarket | 47 Aycliffe Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7BX | Walking directions to U Save Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Lecondale, Gateshead, NE10 8RA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | 29-35 Kellsway, Gateshead, NE10 8NB | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.4 mi | Springwell Stores | 25-27 Springwell Terrace, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7AY | Walking directions to Springwell Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Gateshead, NE10 8RY | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8LT, 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 8LT records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE10 8LT in Beacon Lough & Wrekenton is £135,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE10 8LT, including Hill Top School (Good), Fell Dyke Community Primary School (Good) and Roman Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE10 8LT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 413 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 8LT 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.