Postcode NE8 4AT is located in a major urban area, within the Saltwell ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Bensham South & Saltwell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 279 ft away from NE8 4AT.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £95,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £160,000 |
10 years price trend in Saltwell
In the NE8 4AT postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.