Postcode NE10 8RU is located in a major urban area, within the Windy Nook and Whitehills area 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 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 median sale price in Windy Nook and Whitehills is £144,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 and £180,000. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Windy Nook & Whitehills has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,459 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Windy Nook & Whitehills has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.8% 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 225 ft away from NE10 8RU.
Windy Nook & Whitehills near NE10 8RU 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 no other stations nearby.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Windy Nook and Whitehills area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £350,000 | £240 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £150,000 | £170 |
| Terraced | 34 | £130,500 | £160 |
| Flats | 3 | £60,000 | £107 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227,475 | £62,000 | £105,000 | £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 | £320,000 | £56,500 | £147,000 | £131,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £98 | £121 | £127 |
| 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 | £169 |
| 2026 | £227 | £124 | £173 | £157 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 7, Beechway, Gateshead, NE10 8RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 64, Woodwynd, Gateshead, NE10 8RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 59, Woodwynd, Gateshead, NE10 8RR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 23, Whitehill, Gateshead, NE10 8NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 31, Whitehill, Gateshead, NE10 8NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the NE10 8RU postcode area, located within Windy Nook & Whitehills, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Roman Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2012. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | XP Gateshead | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE10 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Gateshead, NE10 8RY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | Cotemede, Gateshead, NE10 8JS | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 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 | JD Local | 2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to JD Local |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE10 8RU, 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 8RU records about 65 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 8RU in Windy Nook and Whitehills is £144,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE10 8RU, including Roman Road Primary School (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead (Good) and XP Gateshead (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE10 8RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,459 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 8RU is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rachel Louise Hart (Labour Party).