Postcode NE8 4AU is located in a major urban area, within the Bridges ward 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 nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 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 6,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% 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 13.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from NE8 4AU.
Gateshead South near NE8 4AU 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 1.1 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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,248 | £204 |
| Terraced | 20 | £187,500 | £174 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £173,500 | £193 |
| Flats | 60 | £137,750 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £132,750 | £172,500 | £137,500 |
| 2017 | £247,500 | £134,000 | £149,950 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £129,995 | £145,750 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £219,000 | £122,500 | £143,000 | £133,500 |
| 2020 | £239,000 | £103,000 | £145,000 | £157,500 |
| 2021 | £215,125 | £115,000 | £160,000 | £138,000 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £137,750 | £149,950 | £139,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £173,000 | £169,500 |
| 2024 | £294,995 | £120,000 | £175,000 | £172,498 |
| 2025 | £304,995 | £135,000 | £165,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | — | £150,000 | £178,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177 | £205 | £130 | £114 |
| 2017 | £140 | £182 | £172 | £124 |
| 2018 | £276 | £183 | £157 | £147 |
| 2019 | £175 | £189 | £188 | £140 |
| 2020 | £183 | £179 | £174 | £131 |
| 2021 | £211 | £179 | £178 | £130 |
| 2022 | £195 | £198 | £195 | £153 |
| 2023 | £274 | £219 | £170 | £153 |
| 2024 | £236 | £191 | £206 | £176 |
| 2025 | £224 | £179 | £205 | £183 |
| 2026 | — | £170 | £192 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 4AU.
In the NE8 4AU postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4DU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3LG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | 2 Brothers Supermarket | Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX | Walking directions to 2 Brothers Supermarket |
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 4AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Lee Waugh
Bridges - Elected 12 Sept 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 4AU 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 other theft.
The median sale price around NE8 4AU in Gateshead South is £159,975 (about £185 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 4AU, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead (Good), Keser Torah Boys' School (Requires improvement) and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 4AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,621 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 4AU is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Lee Waugh (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.