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NE8 3PW

Kings Close

Bridges

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Overview

Postcode NE8 3PW 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 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 1.2 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.3%

Approximately 31.3% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Gateshead Town is £45,292 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 306 ft away from NE8 3PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Gateshead Town near NE8 3PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE8 3PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOld Ford Football field & Childrens Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area
0.1 miBishops ParkSmallWalking directions to Bishops Park

Area Profile

Population
194
Population density
4,123.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.08(+63%)
Vehicle crime
13.28(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(-7%)
Shoplifting
9.3(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.97(-64%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
72.77%
Other White
21
10.99%
Arab
17
8.9%
Other
5
2.62%
Other Asian
2
1.05%
Total population: 191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
28.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
24.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
14.1%
Level 3 (A level)
18
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
27
28.12%
Owns outright
26
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
25%
Owns with a mortgage
15
15.62%
Other social rented
3
3.12%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Bridges

Median price£159,975
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £196K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridges over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£281,248£204
Terraced20£187,500£174
Semi-Detached16£173,500£193
Flats60£137,750£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridges

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridges.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridges.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridges.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridges.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridges in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202522, Kings Close, Gateshead, NE8 3PWTerracedFreehold£102,000
18 Dec 202514, Kings Close, Gateshead, NE8 3PWTerracedFreehold£108,000
15 Jul 202516, King Edward Street, Gateshead, NE8 3PRTerracedFreehold£47,500
03 Oct 20252, Bayfield Gardens, Gateshead, NE8 3PTFlatsFreehold£165,000
05 May 202679, Howe Street, Gateshead, NE8 3PQOtherFreehold£66,000

Schools

In the NE8 3PW postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE8 3PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBede Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, GatesheadAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySouth Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE8 3PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDeckham Bargain Store111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SBWalking directions to Deckham Bargain Store
0.3 mi2 Brothers SupermarketSunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EXWalking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket
0.3 miPremier10 Coxon Terrace, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0AQWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miJ M Stores59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TTWalking directions to J M Stores
0.4 miAsdaOld Fold Road, Gateshead, NE10 0DJWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,719
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,292
Band D£2,578
Band E£3,151
Band F£3,724
Band G£4,297
Band H£5,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE8 3PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Lee Waugh

Bridges - Elected 12 Sept 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mark Ferguson

Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyGateshead Central and WhickhamE14001244
WardBridgesE05001069
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead TownE02006841
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 027BE01008164
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NE8 3PW

Is NE8 3PW (Gateshead Town) safe?

The area around NE8 3PW 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.

What is the average house price near NE8 3PW?

The median sale price around NE8 3PW in Gateshead Town is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE8 3PW?

There are 20 schools close to NE8 3PW, including Bede Community Primary School (Good), St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead and South Street Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE8 3PW?

NE8 3PW 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).

Who represents NE8 3PW (Gateshead Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE8 3PW is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Lee Waugh (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.