Postcode NE8 3TR is located in a major urban area, within the Deckham area 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 median sale price in Deckham is £139,250 (around £154 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £86,500 and £192,500. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Avondale Park.
Gateshead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,513 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% 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 63.6% 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 3TR.
Gateshead South near NE8 3TR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £139,250 (about £154 per square foot) in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £295,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 19 | £161,149 | £164 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £153,500 | £199 |
| Flats | 25 | £78,000 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138,500 | £68,975 | £120,000 | £138,500 |
| 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 | £78,000 | £156,750 | £180,575 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £111 | £105 | £148 | £112 |
| 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 | £111 | £179 | £155 |
| 2026 | £199 | £119 | £208 | £178 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3TR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 7, Fife Street, Gateshead, NE8 3RR | Terraced | Freehold | £96,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 70, Fife Street, Gateshead, NE8 3RR | Flats | Leasehold | £73,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 13, Shipcote Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £94,950 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 29, Shipcote Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £78,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 53, Shipcote Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the NE8 3TR postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | South Street Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
South Street Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Gibside School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2012. | |
Gibside School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Keser Torah Boys' School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
Keser Torah Boys' School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Mar 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 3TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE8 3TR, 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 3TR 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 public order.
The median sale price around NE8 3TR in Deckham is £139,250 (about £154 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 3TR, including South Street Community Primary School (Good), Gibside School (Outstanding) and Keser Torah Boys' School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE8 3TR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,513 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 3TR 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).