Postcode NE8 3SX is located in a major urban area, within the Deckham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Mount Pleasant & Deckham East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £31,900 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Old Ford Football field & Childrens Play Area.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £31,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 3SX.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East near NE8 3SX 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 1.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bishops Park | Small | Walking directions to Bishops Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £481,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £148,500 |
10 year median price trend in Deckham
In the NE8 3SX postcode area, located within Mount Pleasant & Deckham East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.2 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
| 0.2 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.