Postcode NE8 2YB 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 Bensham North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 226 ft away from NE8 2YB.
Bensham North near NE8 2YB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Dunston and Teams area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £295,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunston and Teams
In the NE8 2YB postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 2YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Team Super Save | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2PW | Walking directions to Team Super Save |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | Queens Court, Gateshead, NE8 2SZ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Shop | Askew Road West, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2JX | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.