Postcode NE11 9LB 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 Sunniside & Lobley Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE11 9LB.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE11 9LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £160,875 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £332,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,188 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE11 9LB postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE11 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 66 Malvern Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 9LJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Sandhu & Rai Stores | 18-20 Knightside Gardens, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9RL | Walking directions to Sandhu & Rai Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Maple Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9XJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Rothbury Gardens, Gateshead, NE11 0AJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | 9 The Crescent, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9SJ | Walking directions to Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.