Postcode NE8 2QU 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 high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 Dunston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Dunston & Teams has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Dunston & Teams has a high crime rate, with approximately 93 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.7% 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.
The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from NE8 2QU.
Dunston & Teams near NE8 2QU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2QU.
In the NE8 2QU postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shop n Drive | Clockmill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QX | Walking directions to Shop n Drive |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Ellison Road, Gateshead, NE11 9SS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Haig Street, Gateshead, NE11 9AB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Kandola's Convenience Store | 149 Ravensworth Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9AE | Walking directions to Kandola's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Maple Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 9XJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 2QU, 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 2QU records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2QU in Dunston & Teams is £140,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NE8 2QU, including St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston, Riverside Primary Academy (Good) and Eslington Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE8 2QU is Dunston, about 394 m away.
NE8 2QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,882 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 2QU 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.