Postcode NE8 1XL 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 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Avondale Park.
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.
Bensham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 1XL.
Bensham North near NE8 1XL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £160,875 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £332,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,188 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 1XL postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 1XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries | 211-215 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SR | Walking directions to Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Dansky Kosher Groceries | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LE | Walking directions to Dansky Kosher Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Kubus General Dealer | 159 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Kubus General Dealer |
| 0.2 mi | Al Mizan Continental foods Halal | 151 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Al Mizan Continental foods Halal |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.