Postcode NE8 3LG 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 Manors located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 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 30.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 3LG.
Gateshead Town near NE8 3LG 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 |
| 0.5 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 3LG postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3LG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | 2 Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX | Walking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | European Foods | High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EQ | Walking directions to European Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Park Road, Gateshead, NE8 3RG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.