Postcode NE8 1PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 232.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from NE8 1PJ.
Bensham North near NE8 1PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
| 0.5 mi | Redheugh Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £351,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £274,995 |
| Flats | 74 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £167,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £174,995 |
10 year median price trend in Bridges
In the NE8 1PJ postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 1PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2JX | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Ayan Superstore | 97-101 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Ayan Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Gateshead Halal Food Store | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SU | Walking directions to Gateshead Halal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Adams Continental Foods | 137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Adams Continental Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 92 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1QP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.