Postcode NE8 3QW 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 483.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× 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 Manors, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gateshead Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 483.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from NE8 3QW.
Gateshead Town near NE8 3QW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manors | N/A | Walking directions to Manors |
| 0.8 mi | Newcastle | N/A | Walking directions to Newcastle |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,248 | £204 |
| Terraced | 20 | £187,500 | £174 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £173,500 | £193 |
| Flats | 60 | £137,750 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3QW.
In the NE8 3QW postcode area, located within Gateshead Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Battlefield Stores | Jubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JJ | Walking directions to Battlefield Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2HF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Price Watch Supermarket | Melbourne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2JQ | Walking directions to Price Watch Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Queen Off Licence | Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG | Walking directions to Queen Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Howard Street Stores | 261 - 262 St Anns Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2QX | Walking directions to Howard Street 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.
Elected local representatives for NE8 3QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Lee Waugh
Bridges - Elected 12 Sept 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 3QW records about 483 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3QW in Gateshead Town is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE8 3QW, including Gateshead College (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE8 3QW is Manors, about 646 m away.
NE8 3QW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE8 3QW is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Lee Waugh (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.