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NE8 2JG

Dunston and Teams

Gateshead

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Detailed insights for NE8 2JG

Overview

Postcode NE8 2JG is located in a major urban area, within the Dunston and Teams ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Dunston & Teams area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 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 Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Dunston & Teams has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,972 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dunston & Teams has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from NE8 2JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunston & Teams near NE8 2JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE8 2JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Dunston

N/A

Walking directions to Dunston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
1,918.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.56(+26%)
Shoplifting
23.29(+99%)
Other theft
18.83(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.86(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(-32%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
84.81%
Chinese
15
4.3%
Indian
12
3.44%
African
6
1.72%
Pakistani
4
1.15%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
30.48%
No qualifications
56
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
49.28%
Owns outright
47
34.06%
Social rents from council
12
8.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Dunston and Teams

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £176K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Dunston and Teams area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £322,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunston and Teams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£255,000£267
Terraced46£165,000£203
Semi-Detached16£162,000£185
Flats33£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunston and Teams

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston and Teams.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,495£115,000£119,000£140,000
2017£202,498£116,000£124,000£135,000
2018£194,995£113,975£138,000£143,000
2019£154,000£115,750£122,000£144,973
2020£192,000£87,500£130,000£157,500
2021£375,000£102,500£142,500£148,500
2022£237,500£93,000£173,300£164,000
2023£265,000£110,000£167,500£159,000
2024£250,500£105,500£157,500£160,000
2025£250,000£110,000£147,500£163,000
2026£255,000£125,000£160,500£186,600
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston and Teams.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston and Teams.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£177£163£183
2017£213£174£153£171
2018£221£171£160£169
2019£185£198£153£184
2020£205£139£158£190
2021£132£148£160£179
2022£237£141£202£214
2023£256£164£212£170
2024£243£182£188£195
2025£274£156£181£201
2026£249£202£191£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston and Teams.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunston and Teams in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202688, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, NE8 2HATerracedLeasehold£150,000
09 Oct 2025110, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, NE8 2HATerracedLeasehold£142,000
14 Apr 2025100, Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, NE8 2HATerracedLeasehold£170,000
14 May 2025Dunston Motorama, Ellison Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QUOtherFreehold£1,100,000
18 Dec 202534, Thornhill Close, Gateshead, NE11 9SHDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the NE8 2JG postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE8 2JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, DunstonAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableEslington Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 2JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE8 2JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShop n DriveClockmill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QXWalking directions to Shop n Drive
0.3 miAldiEllison Road, Gateshead, NE11 9SSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPremierHaig Street, Gateshead, NE11 9ABWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressMaple Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9XJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miBest-OneQueens Court, Gateshead, NE8 2SZWalking directions to Best-One

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE8 2JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Clelland

Dunston and Teams - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mark Ferguson

Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyGateshead Central and WhickhamE14001244
WardDunston and TeamsE05001074
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dunston & TeamsE02001688
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 007DE01008259
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE8 2JG

Is NE8 2JG (Dunston & Teams) safe?

The area around NE8 2JG records about 137 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE8 2JG?

The median sale price around NE8 2JG in Dunston and Teams is £145,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE8 2JG?

There are 12 schools close to NE8 2JG, including St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, Eslington Primary School (Outstanding) and St Aidan's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE8 2JG?

The closest station to NE8 2JG is Dunston, about 564 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE8 2JG?

NE8 2JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE8 2JG (Dunston & Teams) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE8 2JG is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brenda Clelland (Labour Party).