Postcode NE8 1RS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 1RS.
Bensham North near NE8 1RS 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
| 0.2 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 1RS postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 1RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Tesco Express | 92 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1QP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Adams Continental Foods | 137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Adams Continental Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Gateshead Halal Food Store | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SU | Walking directions to Gateshead Halal Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.