Postcode NE8 3FJ is located in a major urban area, within the Felling ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.8 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 Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1 miles away. There are 7 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 229 ft away from NE8 3FJ.
Gateshead Town near NE8 3FJ 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 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Bishops Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishops Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Felling area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £242,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £206,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £151,500 | £174 |
| Terraced | 16 | £126,500 | £160 |
| Flats | 7 | £94,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,900 | £106,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £64,950 | £103,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £66,500 | £122,225 | £90,250 |
| 2019 | £73,500 | £120,000 | £106,500 |
| 2020 | £75,000 | £115,000 | £94,750 |
| 2021 | £64,250 | £127,500 | £138,000 |
| 2022 | £76,000 | £142,750 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £65,000 | £125,975 | £126,000 |
| 2024 | £80,000 | £128,250 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £94,000 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £87,500 | £163,000 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £154 | £127 | £100 |
| 2017 | £131 | £122 | £98 |
| 2018 | £102 | £139 | £117 |
| 2019 | £95 | £138 | £119 |
| 2020 | £102 | £135 | £103 |
| 2021 | £85 | £152 | £117 |
| 2022 | £98 | £162 | £115 |
| 2023 | £88 | £144 | £117 |
| 2024 | £109 | £145 | £131 |
| 2025 | £136 | £170 | £124 |
| 2026 | £120 | £179 | £160 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3FJ.
In the NE8 3FJ postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 10 Coxon Terrace, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Old Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.5 mi | Fayms Express | 144 Balmoral Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9TS | Walking directions to Fayms Express |
| 0.5 mi | 2 Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX | Walking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket |
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 3FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonya Dickie
Felling - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 3FJ records about 121 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE8 3FJ in Gateshead Town is £131,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE8 3FJ, including St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead, Bede Community Primary School (Good) and Brandling Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 3FJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,081 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE8 3FJ is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonya Dickie (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.