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 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 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 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bensham North is £38,098 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 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 2YB.
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 |
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 2YB, 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 2YB records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2YB in Bensham North is £140,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 2YB, including St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Eslington Primary School (Outstanding) and Bensham Grove Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE8 2YB is Dunston, about 1,357 m away.
NE8 2YB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 742 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 2YB 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.