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NE10 8UX

Birch Avenue

Pelaw and Heworth

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Detailed insights for NE10 8UX

Overview

Postcode NE10 8UX is located in a major urban area, within the Pelaw and Heworth ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Heworth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Heworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Heworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Heworth is £41,733 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from NE10 8UX.

Flood risk

No risk

Heworth near NE10 8UX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE10 8UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Heworth

N/A

Walking directions to Heworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE10 8UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOliver Henderson ParkLargeWalking directions to Oliver Henderson Park
0.2 miampitheatreSmallWalking directions to ampitheatre
0.3 miampitheatreSmallWalking directions to ampitheatre

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
4,101.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.3(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(-21%)
Public order
10.84(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(-33%)
Shoplifting
7.65(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
96.35%
Irish
5
1.82%
Arab
4
1.46%
Indian
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
28.07%
No qualifications
51
22.37%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.96%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.08%
Social rents from council
28
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Pelaw and Heworth

Median price£133,950
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£101K – £173K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £133,950 (about £162 per square foot) in Pelaw and Heworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £322,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pelaw and Heworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£282,500£229
Semi-Detached48£148,500£173
Terraced19£145,000£201
Flats20£88,500£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pelaw and Heworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelaw and Heworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,250£66,125£114,000£144,000
2017£174,975£73,500£129,976£106,000
2018£186,000£84,000£126,000£140,000
2019£73,500£120,000£120,000
2020£224,500£73,000£125,000£150,000
2021£279,950£80,000£131,790£122,000
2022£187,500£81,250£140,000£134,000
2023£187,500£87,000£146,000£129,000
2024£242,500£93,750£160,000£135,000
2025£287,500£91,500£145,000£137,000
2026£275,000£76,000£210,000£207,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelaw and Heworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelaw and Heworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£102£123£138
2017£97£98£141£120
2018£197£115£138£134
2019£100£135£130
2020£139£96£141£145
2021£226£117£143£152
2022£198£122£156£187
2023£220£120£164£122
2024£224£116£171£166
2025£234£136£166£146
2026£290£104£200£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pelaw and Heworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pelaw and Heworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 202547, Grange Road, Gateshead, NE10 8UUDetachedFreehold£290,000
25 Apr 202547, Sunderland Road Villas, Gateshead, NE10 8HDDetachedFreehold£322,500
17 Feb 20265, Laburnum Avenue, Gateshead, NE10 8HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
02 Jul 202511, Laburnum Avenue, Gateshead, NE10 8HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
28 Aug 202546, Bolburn, Gateshead, NE10 8XBSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,950

Schools

In the NE10 8UX postcode area, located within Heworth, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE10 8UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHeworth Grange SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryLingey House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWardley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE10 8UX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE10 8UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMerseyside Off Licence & Convenience StoreMeresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8XHWalking directions to Merseyside Off Licence & Convenience Store
0.3 miGill's General StoreSaint Edmund's Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9ABWalking directions to Gill's General Store
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodFewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLidlShields Road, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0QJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miHeron FoodsMeresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8QHWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,719
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,292
Band D£2,578
Band E£3,151
Band F£3,724
Band G£4,297
Band H£5,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE10 8UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Patterson

Pelaw and Heworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Kate Osborne

Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyJarrow and Gateshead EastE14001307
WardPelaw and HeworthE05001081
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HeworthE02001696
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 015CE01008241
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE10 8UX

Is NE10 8UX (Heworth) safe?

The area around NE10 8UX records about 100 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.

What is the average house price near NE10 8UX?

The median sale price around NE10 8UX in Heworth is £133,950 (about £162 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE10 8UX?

There are 12 schools close to NE10 8UX, including Heworth Grange School (Requires improvement), Lingey House Primary School (Good) and Wardley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE10 8UX?

The closest station to NE10 8UX is Heworth, about 815 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE10 8UX?

NE10 8UX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE10 8UX (Heworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE10 8UX is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Patterson (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.