Postcode NE8 3DA is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 483.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year. The median sale price in Bridges is £160,000 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Manors, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area.
Gateshead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,688 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 483.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NE8 3DA.
Gateshead Town near NE8 3DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manors located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £334,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £248,750 | £204 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £175,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 14 | £175,000 | £183 |
| Flats | 53 | £135,000 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £127,000 | £172,500 | £138,750 |
| 2017 | £247,500 | £134,000 | £149,950 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £129,995 | £145,750 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £219,000 | £122,500 | £143,000 | £133,500 |
| 2020 | £239,000 | £103,000 | £145,000 | £157,500 |
| 2021 | £215,125 | £115,000 | £160,000 | £138,000 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £137,750 | £149,950 | £139,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £173,000 | £169,500 |
| 2024 | £294,995 | £120,000 | £175,000 | £172,498 |
| 2025 | £304,995 | £135,000 | £167,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | — | £134,500 | £176,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £204 | £130 | £117 |
| 2017 | £140 | £182 | £174 | £124 |
| 2018 | £276 | £183 | £157 | £147 |
| 2019 | £175 | £189 | £188 | £140 |
| 2020 | £183 | £179 | £174 | £131 |
| 2021 | £211 | £179 | £178 | £130 |
| 2022 | £195 | £198 | £195 | £153 |
| 2023 | £274 | £219 | £170 | £153 |
| 2024 | £236 | £191 | £206 | £176 |
| 2025 | £224 | £179 | £216 | £183 |
| 2026 | — | £171 | £195 | £193 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3DA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 197, Redgrave Close, Gateshead, NE8 3JT | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 177, Redgrave Close, Gateshead, NE8 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 203, Redgrave Close, Gateshead, NE8 3JT | Flats | Leasehold | £89,950 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 117, Redgrave Close, Gateshead, NE8 3JT | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 43, Redgrave Close, Gateshead, NE8 3JD | Terraced | Freehold | £207,000 |
In the NE8 3DA postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 3DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Old Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Park Road, Gateshead, NE8 3RG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 3DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Lee Waugh
Bridges - Elected 12 Sept 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 3DA records about 483 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE8 3DA in Bridges is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE8 3DA, including St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, Bede Community Primary School (Good) and Gateshead College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 3DA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,688 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 3DA is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Lee Waugh (Labour Party).