Postcode NE8 2NX 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below 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 Newcastle, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Dunston & Teams has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Dunston & Teams has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% 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.
The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from NE8 2NX.
Dunston & Teams near NE8 2NX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
| 0.2 mi | Redheugh Bridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Redheugh Bridge Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Dunston and Teams area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £322,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £315,000 | £296 |
| Terraced | 44 | £164,000 | £201 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £159,000 | £182 |
| Flats | 33 | £110,000 | £178 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,495 | £102,500 | £124,250 | £142,995 |
| 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 | £282,500 | £110,000 | £147,500 | £163,000 |
| 2026 | — | £120,000 | £162,000 | £186,600 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £152 | £166 | £187 |
| 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 | £281 | £156 | £181 | £201 |
| 2026 | — | £196 | £214 | £225 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2NX.
In the NE8 2NX postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2JX | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Team Super Save | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2PW | Walking directions to Team Super Save |
| 0.4 mi | LTH Oriental Supermarket | Railway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AD | Walking directions to LTH Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Ayan Superstore | 97-101 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Ayan Superstore |
| 0.5 mi | Coatsworth Road Convenience Store | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SU | Walking directions to Coatsworth Road Convenience Store |
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 2NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Clelland
Dunston and Teams - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 2NX records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NE8 2NX in Dunston & Teams is £140,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 2NX, including North East Futures UTC (Requires improvement), Tashbar Boys Nursery (Good) and Gateshead Jewish Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE8 2NX is Newcastle, about 884 m away.
NE8 2NX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,990 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 2NX is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brenda Clelland (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.