Postcode NE10 8XP is located in a major urban area, within the Wardley and Leam Lane area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Heworth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.8 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 median sale price in Wardley and Leam Lane is £165,000 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £220,956. The nearest station is Heworth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oliver Henderson Park.
Heworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,858 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Heworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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.
The average income per household in Heworth is £41,733 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE10 8XP.
Heworth near NE10 8XP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Heworth | N/A | Walking directions to Heworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oliver Henderson Park | Large | Walking directions to Oliver Henderson Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Wardley and Leam Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,250 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £293,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 21 | £172,050 | £215 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £158,750 | £196 |
| Flats | 10 | £108,750 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198,000 | £57,000 | £127,000 | £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 | £289,995 | £60,000 | £157,500 | £199,495 |
| 2026 | £283,500 | £92,500 | £160,750 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £103 | £141 | £168 |
| 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 | £266 | £150 | £178 | £227 |
| 2026 | £274 | £155 | £208 | £193 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE10 8XP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 26, Underwood, Gateshead, NE10 8QE | Terraced | Freehold | £83,250 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 21, Wirralshir, Gateshead, NE10 8HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 13, Wirralshir, Gateshead, NE10 8HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 9, Meresyde Court, Gateshead, NE10 8XN | Flats | Leasehold | £57,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 42, Fallowfeld, Gateshead, NE10 8QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the NE10 8XP postcode area, located within Heworth, there are 8 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2012. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lingey House Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Roman Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2023. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE10 8XP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8QH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Today's Local | 10 Fewster Square, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | JD Local | 2 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ | Walking directions to JD Local |
| 0.2 mi | Merseyside Off Licence & Convenience Store | Meresyde, Gateshead, NE10 8XH | Walking directions to Merseyside Off Licence & Convenience Store |
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 8XP, 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 8XP records about 101 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE10 8XP in Wardley and Leam Lane is £165,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE10 8XP, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead (Good), Lingey House Primary School (Good) and Roman Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE10 8XP is Heworth, about 1,302 m away.
NE10 8XP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,858 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 8XP is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jill Green (Labour Party).