Postcode NE11 9LU 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 86.4 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 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 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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 9LU.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE11 9LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £158,750 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £283,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £174,000 |
10 years price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE11 9LU postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.