Postcode NE8 2XL 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 240.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Avondale 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 240.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.1% 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 of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 148 ft away from NE8 2XL.
Bensham North near NE8 2XL 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 2XL postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.