Postcode NE8 2SH 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 Bensham North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from NE8 2SH.
Bensham North near NE8 2SH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
| 0.4 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £332,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £162,000 |
| Detached | 8 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £76,250 |
| Terraced | 19 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 2SH postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2JX | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Ayan Superstore | 97-101 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Ayan Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Coatsworth Road Convenience Store | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SU | Walking directions to Coatsworth Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gateshead Halal Food Store | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 1SU | Walking directions to Gateshead Halal Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Adams Continental Foods | 137-141 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ | Walking directions to Adams Continental Foods |
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 2SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Donovan
Lobley Hill and Bensham - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.