Postcode NE10 8RF 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 Wardley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.
Wardley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Wardley has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from NE10 8RF.
Wardley near NE10 8RF 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8RF.
In the NE10 8RF postcode area, located within Wardley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bestway Cash & Carry | Follingsby Way, Gateshead, NE10 8YG | Walking directions to Bestway Cash & Carry |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Lingey Gardens, Gateshead, NE10 8BH | 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 8RF, 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 8RF records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8RF in Wardley 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 8RF, including White Mere Community Primary School (Good), Lingey House Primary School (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE10 8RF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,974 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 8RF 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.