Postcode NE8 2EL 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Gateshead Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from NE8 2EL.
Gateshead Town near NE8 2EL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| 0.7 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,248 | £204 |
| Terraced | 20 | £187,500 | £174 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £173,500 | £193 |
| Flats | 60 | £137,750 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £132,750 | £172,500 | £137,500 |
| 2017 | £247,500 | £134,000 | £149,950 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £129,995 | £145,750 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £219,000 | £122,500 | £143,000 | £133,500 |
| 2020 | £239,000 | £103,000 | £145,000 | £157,500 |
| 2021 | £215,125 | £115,000 | £160,000 | £138,000 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £137,750 | £149,950 | £139,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £173,000 | £169,500 |
| 2024 | £294,995 | £120,000 | £175,000 | £172,498 |
| 2025 | £304,995 | £135,000 | £165,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | — | £150,000 | £178,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £205 | £130 | £114 |
| 2017 | £140 | £182 | £172 | £124 |
| 2018 | £276 | £183 | £157 | £147 |
| 2019 | £175 | £189 | £188 | £140 |
| 2020 | £183 | £179 | £174 | £131 |
| 2021 | £211 | £179 | £178 | £130 |
| 2022 | £195 | £198 | £195 | £153 |
| 2023 | £274 | £219 | £170 | £153 |
| 2024 | £236 | £191 | £206 | £176 |
| 2025 | £224 | £179 | £205 | £183 |
| 2026 | — | £170 | £192 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2EL.
In the NE8 2EL postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 7-8 West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 10 West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | EEF | 7-9 High West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EH | Walking directions to EEF |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | European Foods | High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EQ | Walking directions to European 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 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Lee Waugh
Bridges - Elected 12 Sept 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 2EL records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE8 2EL in Gateshead Town is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 2EL, including Gateshead Jewish Nursery School (Good), Tashbar Boys Nursery (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE8 2EL is Newcastle, about 922 m away.
NE8 2EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,749 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 2EL is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Lee Waugh (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.