Postcode NE8 3HU is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Manors located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Windmill Hills Park.
Gateshead South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from NE8 3HU.
Gateshead South near NE8 3HU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Windmill Hills Park | Medium | Walking directions to Windmill Hills Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £351,000.
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 | 74 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £167,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £174,995 |
10 year median price trend in Bridges
In the NE8 3HU postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3LG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | European Foods | High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EQ | Walking directions to European Foods |
| 0.3 mi | EEF | 7-9 High West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EH | Walking directions to EEF |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | 2 Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX | Walking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.