Postcode NE8 2LP 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 192.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gateshead Town is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is 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 192.2 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 2LP.
Gateshead Town near NE8 2LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £158,750 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £283,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £174,000 |
10 years price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 2LP postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.