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NE8 1UT

Lobley Hill and Bensham

Gateshead

England / North East / Gateshead / Bensham North / Lobley Hill and Bensham / NE8 1UT

Overview

Postcode NE8 1UT 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 Bensham North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Avondale Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bensham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bensham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 1UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bensham North near NE8 1UT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miAvondale ParkSmall

Property prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£283,000
Flats8£82,500
Semi-Detached37£155,000
Terraced18£174,000

10 years price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Schools

In the NE8 1UT postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryBensham Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBrighton Avenue Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableGateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miShop LocalBensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE
0.2 miWhitehall Convenience StoreRawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT
0.2 miInternational Food Store76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE
0.3 miKubus General Dealer159 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ
0.3 miAl Mizan Continental foods Halal151 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.