Postcode NE8 3FE 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 199.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 199.2 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 301 ft away from NE8 3FE.
Gateshead Town near NE8 3FE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area |
| 0 mi | Bishops Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishops Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £334,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £274,995 |
| Flats | 67 | £125,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bridges
In the NE8 3FE postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3FE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 10 Coxon Terrace, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Old Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | 2 Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX | Walking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.