Postcode NE8 4AF is located in a major urban area, within the Lobley Hill and Bensham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Dunston & Teams area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dunston & Teams has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Dunston & Teams has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunston & Teams is £40,958 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 38 ft away from NE8 4AF.
Dunston & Teams near NE8 4AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £332,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £161,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £189,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 4AF postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Gateshead, NE11 0UH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Corner Shop | 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.