Postcode NE8 2LL 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 Gateshead Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gateshead Town is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Gateshead Town has a high 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 180.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from NE8 2LL.
Gateshead Town near NE8 2LL 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 |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Redheugh Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £160,875 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 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 | 9 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,188 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 2LL postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2JX | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Ayan Superstore | 97-101 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Ayan Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Gateshead Halal Food Store | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SU | Walking directions to Gateshead Halal Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 92 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1QP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Adams Continental Foods | 137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Adams Continental Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.