Postcode NE8 1RP is located in a major urban area, within the Saltwell ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Bensham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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 per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 1RP.
Bensham North near NE8 1RP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
| 0.1 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £177,250 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE8 1RP postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 1RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries | 211-215 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SR | Walking directions to Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Dansky Kosher Groceries | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LE | Walking directions to Dansky Kosher Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Kubus General Dealer | 159 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Kubus General Dealer |
| 0.1 mi | Al Mizan Continental foods Halal | 151 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Al Mizan Continental foods Halal |
| 0.1 mi | Adams Continental Foods | 137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Adams Continental Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.