Postcode NE8 3FB is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges ward 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 189.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area.
Gateshead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 258 ft away from NE8 3FB.
Gateshead Town near NE8 3FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area |
| 0.1 mi | Bishops Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishops Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,248 | £204 |
| Terraced | 20 | £187,500 | £174 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £173,500 | £193 |
| Flats | 60 | £137,750 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £132,750 | £172,500 | £137,500 |
| 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 | £165,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | — | £150,000 | £178,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £205 | £130 | £114 |
| 2017 | £140 | £182 | £172 | £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 | £205 | £183 |
| 2026 | — | £170 | £192 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3FB.
In the NE8 3FB postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX | Walking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Old Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 10 Coxon Terrace, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.4 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
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 3FB, 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 3FB records about 190 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 3FB in Gateshead Town is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 3FB, including Bede Community Primary School (Good), St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 3FB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,206 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 3FB is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Lee Waugh (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.