Postcode NE8 2XD 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, roughly 1.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Avondale Park.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,862 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 42.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 307 ft away from NE8 2XD.
Bensham North near NE8 2XD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 (about £174 per square foot) in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £248,750 | £233 |
| Terraced | 23 | £176,000 | £157 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £163,750 | £197 |
| Flats | 13 | £71,500 | £104 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,100 | £73,500 | £118,000 | £134,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £63,625 | £125,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | £228,926 | £66,500 | £131,500 | £139,950 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £62,000 | £139,950 | £117,250 |
| 2020 | £198,500 | £56,875 | £145,000 | £108,000 |
| 2021 | £253,750 | £72,500 | £133,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £61,000 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £74,000 | £149,500 | £163,000 |
| 2024 | £283,000 | £77,000 | £157,500 | £160,875 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £70,000 | £162,250 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £243,750 | £71,500 | £161,000 | £197,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £104 | £152 | £129 |
| 2017 | £200 | £86 | £157 | £112 |
| 2018 | £213 | £90 | £163 | £132 |
| 2019 | £200 | £81 | £175 | £114 |
| 2020 | £231 | £72 | £161 | £98 |
| 2021 | £214 | £91 | £174 | £143 |
| 2022 | £239 | £99 | £197 | £139 |
| 2023 | £238 | £105 | £188 | £160 |
| 2024 | £235 | £97 | £189 | £157 |
| 2025 | £273 | £114 | £190 | £157 |
| 2026 | £196 | £104 | £186 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2XD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | The Whickham House, Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 1UU | Other | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 53, Brighton Road, Gateshead, NE8 1XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £73,750 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 102, Bensham Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 1XT | Other | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 15, South Hill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2XZ | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 28, South Hill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2XZ | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the NE8 2XD postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 2XD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Kyle Road, Gateshead, NE8 2YE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Team Super Save | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2PW | Walking directions to Team Super Save |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE8 2XD, 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
The area around NE8 2XD records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2XD in Lobley Hill and Bensham is £163,750 (about £174 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NE8 2XD, including Bensham Grove Nursery School (Outstanding), Brighton Avenue Primary School (Outstanding) and St Aidan's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 2XD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,862 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 2XD is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catherine Donovan (Labour Party).