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NE11 9JX

Chiltern Gardens

Lobley Hill and Bensham

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Detailed insights for NE11 9JX

Overview

Postcode NE11 9JX is located in a major urban area, within the Lobley Hill and Bensham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Dunston & Teams area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Dunston & Teams has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dunston & Teams has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from NE11 9JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunston & Teams near NE11 9JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE11 9JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Dunston

N/A

Walking directions to Dunston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
1,918.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.56(+26%)
Shoplifting
23.29(+99%)
Other theft
18.83(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.86(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(-32%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
84.81%
Chinese
15
4.3%
Indian
12
3.44%
African
6
1.72%
Pakistani
4
1.15%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
30.48%
No qualifications
56
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
49.28%
Owns outright
47
34.06%
Social rents from council
12
8.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Median price£161,000
Price per sq ft£172
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £220K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £332,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£250,000£267
Semi-Detached34£163,750£191
Terraced27£160,000£147
Flats15£71,204£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,950£86,000£125,500£124,500
2017£200,000£63,625£125,000£115,000
2018£228,926£66,500£131,500£139,950
2019£220,000£62,000£139,950£117,250
2020£198,500£56,875£145,000£108,000
2021£253,750£72,500£133,000£122,000
2022£250,000£61,000£160,000£140,000
2023£247,500£74,000£149,500£163,000
2024£283,000£77,000£157,500£160,875
2025£250,000£70,000£162,250£155,000
2026£247,500£71,500£162,000£197,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£123£160£130
2017£200£86£157£112
2018£213£90£163£132
2019£200£81£175£114
2020£231£72£161£98
2021£214£91£174£143
2022£239£99£197£139
2023£238£105£188£160
2024£235£97£189£157
2025£273£114£190£157
2026£188£104£179£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lobley Hill and Bensham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lobley Hill and Bensham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE11 9JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE11 9JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20251, Cheviot Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,200
27 May 20252, Malvern Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£92,000
10 Apr 20269, Moorfoot Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LATerracedFreehold£197,000
30 May 20251, Moorfoot Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 9LATerracedFreehold£225,000
21 Nov 20258, Ringlet Close, Gateshead, NE11 9NFDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the NE11 9JX postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE11 9JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, DunstonAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryLobley Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableEmmanuel CollegeCity technology college

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE11 9JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE11 9JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSandhu & Rai Stores18-20 Knightside Gardens, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9RLWalking directions to Sandhu & Rai Stores
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressMaple Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9XJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miPremier66 Malvern Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 9LJWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miNisa LocalRothbury Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 0AJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miShop n DriveClockmill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QXWalking directions to Shop n Drive

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 NE11 9JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Donovan

Lobley Hill and Bensham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mark Ferguson

Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyGateshead Central and WhickhamE14001244
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dunston & TeamsE02001688
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 007DE01008259
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE11 9JX

Is NE11 9JX (Dunston & Teams) safe?

The area around NE11 9JX records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 NE11 9JX?

The median sale price around NE11 9JX in Dunston & Teams is £161,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE11 9JX?

There are 9 schools close to NE11 9JX, including St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, Lobley Hill Primary School (Good) and Emmanuel College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE11 9JX?

The closest station to NE11 9JX is Dunston, about 665 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE11 9JX?

NE11 9JX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE11 9JX (Dunston & Teams) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE11 9JX is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catherine Donovan (Labour Party).

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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.