Postcode NE8 3UB is located in a major urban area, within the Felling 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 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £37,751 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Carr Hill Recreation Ground.
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 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.9% 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 per household in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £37,751 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 3UB.
Mount Pleasant & Deckham East near NE8 3UB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carr Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Carr Hill Recreation Ground |
| 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 |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £131,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Felling area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £242,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £206,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £151,500 | £174 |
| Terraced | 16 | £126,500 | £160 |
| Flats | 7 | £94,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,900 | £106,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £64,950 | £103,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £66,500 | £122,225 | £90,250 |
| 2019 | £73,500 | £120,000 | £106,500 |
| 2020 | £75,000 | £115,000 | £94,750 |
| 2021 | £64,250 | £127,500 | £138,000 |
| 2022 | £76,000 | £142,750 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £65,000 | £125,975 | £126,000 |
| 2024 | £80,000 | £128,250 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £94,000 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £87,500 | £163,000 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £154 | £127 | £100 |
| 2017 | £131 | £122 | £98 |
| 2018 | £102 | £139 | £117 |
| 2019 | £95 | £138 | £119 |
| 2020 | £102 | £135 | £103 |
| 2021 | £85 | £152 | £117 |
| 2022 | £98 | £162 | £115 |
| 2023 | £88 | £144 | £117 |
| 2024 | £109 | £145 | £131 |
| 2025 | £136 | £170 | £124 |
| 2026 | £120 | £179 | £160 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 3UB.
In the NE8 3UB postcode area, located within Mount Pleasant & Deckham East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 3UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fayms Express | 144 Balmoral Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9TS | Walking directions to Fayms Express |
| 0.3 mi | Deckham Bargain Store | 111 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3SB | Walking directions to Deckham Bargain Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 10 Coxon Terrace, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0AQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | J M Stores | 59-61 Split Crow Road, Deckham, Gateshead, NE8 3TT | Walking directions to J M Stores |
| 0.4 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
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 3UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sonya Dickie
Felling - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Osborne
Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 3UB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around NE8 3UB in Mount Pleasant & Deckham East is £131,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NE8 3UB, including Carr Hill Community Primary School (Good), Falla Park Community Primary School (Good) and Bede Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 3UB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE8 3UB is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sonya Dickie (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.