Postcode NE8 2BE is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 814.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gateshead Town is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Gateshead Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 814.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gateshead Town is £38,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from NE8 2BE.
Gateshead Town near NE8 2BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 0.6 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
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 2BE postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Queen Off Licence | Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG | Walking directions to Queen Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Battlefield Stores | Jubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJ | Walking directions to Battlefield Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Price Watch Supermarket | Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ | Walking directions to Price Watch Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tyne News | 26 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JA | Walking directions to Tyne News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.