Postcode NE8 4BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Deckham 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 210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Top Park.
Gateshead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Gateshead South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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 of residents in Gateshead South is £38,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 4BQ.
Gateshead South near NE8 4BQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Top Park | Small | Walking directions to Top Park |
| 0.5 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Deckham area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £481,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 23 | £68,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £148,500 |
10 year median price trend in Deckham
In the NE8 4BQ postcode area, located within Gateshead South, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.1 mi | M.R.M Corner Shop | Caris Street, Gateshead, NE9 5LA | Walking directions to M.R.M Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.