Postcode NE8 4ES 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gateshead South is £44,403 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.
Gateshead South has a 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 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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 209 ft away from NE8 4ES.
Gateshead South near NE8 4ES 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 in Bridges area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £334,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £274,995 |
| Flats | 67 | £125,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bridges
In the NE8 4ES 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 4ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4DU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 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.