Postcode NE8 1XU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.0 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Avondale Park.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,214 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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 per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 1XU.
Bensham North near NE8 1XU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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 | 8 | £281,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £161,250 |
| Terraced | 20 | £181,250 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 1XU postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 1XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 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 |
| 0.2 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.