Postcode NE8 4EQ 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 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Avondale Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.5% 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 per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from NE8 4EQ.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4EQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £96,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE8 4EQ postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4DU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Dansky Kosher Groceries | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LE | Walking directions to Dansky Kosher Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries | 211-215 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SR | Walking directions to Stenhouse Kosher Bakery and Groceries |
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.