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 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 99.7 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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £332,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £163,750 | £191 |
| Terraced | 27 | £160,000 | £147 |
| Flats | 15 | £71,204 | £104 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,950 | £86,000 | £125,500 | £124,500 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £63,625 | £125,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | £228,926 | £66,500 | £131,500 | £139,950 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £62,000 | £139,950 | £117,250 |
| 2020 | £198,500 | £56,875 | £145,000 | £108,000 |
| 2021 | £253,750 | £72,500 | £133,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £61,000 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £74,000 | £149,500 | £163,000 |
| 2024 | £283,000 | £77,000 | £157,500 | £160,875 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £70,000 | £162,250 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | £71,500 | £162,000 | £197,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180 | £123 | £160 | £130 |
| 2017 | £200 | £86 | £157 | £112 |
| 2018 | £213 | £90 | £163 | £132 |
| 2019 | £200 | £81 | £175 | £114 |
| 2020 | £231 | £72 | £161 | £98 |
| 2021 | £214 | £91 | £174 | £143 |
| 2022 | £239 | £99 | £197 | £139 |
| 2023 | £238 | £105 | £188 | £160 |
| 2024 | £235 | £97 | £189 | £157 |
| 2025 | £273 | £114 | £190 | £157 |
| 2026 | £188 | £104 | £179 | £147 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 1XU.
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.
Elected local representatives for NE8 1XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Donovan
Lobley Hill and Bensham - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 1XU records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE8 1XU in Bensham North is £161,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NE8 1XU, including Brighton Avenue Primary School (Outstanding), Bensham Grove Nursery School (Outstanding) and Gateshead Jewish Boarding School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 1XU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,214 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE8 1XU is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catherine Donovan (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.