Postcode NE8 4JA 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 1.4 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 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 14.2% 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 193 ft away from NE8 4JA.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4JA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 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 | 31 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £177,250 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE8 4JA postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Deckham Supermarket | Newman Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4BQ | Walking directions to Deckham Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 202 Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Jenny Hall | Westfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JT | Walking directions to Jenny Hall |
| 0.2 mi | Little Asia | 283 Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LJ | Walking directions to Little Asia |
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.