Postcode NE8 3RY is located in a major urban area, within the Deckham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Gateshead South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.3 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 South is £44,403 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area.
Gateshead South has a very 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 115.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.6% 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 per household in Gateshead South is £44,403 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 3RY.
Gateshead South near NE8 3RY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bishops Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishops Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £134,600 (about £159 per square foot) in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £556,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £295,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 17 | £200,000 | £186 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £153,500 | £179 |
| Flats | 27 | £75,000 | £115 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138,500 | £69,975 | £120,000 | £148,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £71,750 | £178,000 | £108,000 |
| 2018 | £232,500 | £70,000 | £118,750 | £107,000 |
| 2019 | £399,000 | £70,000 | £120,975 | £127,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £69,500 | £120,000 | £129,000 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £81,000 | £132,000 | £119,950 |
| 2022 | £252,500 | £80,000 | £139,000 | £168,500 |
| 2023 | £172,500 | £79,000 | £141,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £181,500 | £67,500 | £140,000 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £302,500 | £75,000 | £155,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £261,351 | £77,500 | £163,500 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £111 | £114 | £148 | £119 |
| 2017 | £202 | £110 | £165 | £110 |
| 2018 | £224 | £123 | £134 | £109 |
| 2019 | £251 | £111 | £122 | £136 |
| 2020 | £158 | £110 | £167 | £119 |
| 2021 | £246 | £128 | £159 | £122 |
| 2022 | £214 | £121 | £170 | £169 |
| 2023 | £215 | £121 | £186 | £159 |
| 2024 | £188 | £110 | £162 | £135 |
| 2025 | £238 | £110 | £179 | £158 |
| 2026 | £199 | £118 | £217 | £226 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3RY.
In the NE8 3RY postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.1 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3RY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Kirton
Deckham - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 3RY records about 115 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 other theft.
The median sale price around NE8 3RY in Gateshead South is £134,600 (about £159 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 3RY, including South Street Community Primary School (Good), Gibside School (Outstanding) and River Tyne Academy Gateshead (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 3RY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,621 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 3RY is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leigh Kirton (Labour and Co-operative 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.