Postcode NE8 4LA 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 average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham South & Saltwell is £45,511 per year. The nearest station is Newcastle, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 4LA.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.2 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £129,500 (about £144 per square foot) in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £581,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £187,000 | £188 |
| Terraced | 34 | £180,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 45 | £99,000 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £75,000 | £249,950 | £164,000 |
| 2017 | £289,626 | £83,250 | £267,475 | £166,650 |
| 2018 | £404,950 | £76,000 | £229,000 | £162,675 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £77,250 | £212,500 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £383,000 | £87,000 | £179,995 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £199,995 | £90,000 | £189,000 | £162,000 |
| 2022 | £193,385 | £89,250 | £196,000 | £156,828 |
| 2023 | £252,000 | £94,000 | £232,500 | £179,500 |
| 2024 | £391,000 | £100,000 | £199,600 | £162,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £98,500 | £213,500 | £177,500 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £104,950 | £150,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £100 | £183 | £117 |
| 2017 | £194 | £109 | £187 | £122 |
| 2018 | £220 | £97 | £194 | £151 |
| 2019 | £233 | £90 | £175 | £114 |
| 2020 | £238 | £111 | £162 | £123 |
| 2021 | £162 | £117 | £156 | £132 |
| 2022 | £157 | £123 | £177 | £145 |
| 2023 | £207 | £124 | £206 | £145 |
| 2024 | £254 | £137 | £186 | £145 |
| 2025 | £258 | £125 | £217 | £152 |
| 2026 | £295 | £124 | £181 | £148 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 4LA.
In the NE8 4LA 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 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jenny Hall | Westfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JT | Walking directions to Jenny Hall |
| 0.1 mi | Little Asia | 283 Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LJ | Walking directions to Little Asia |
| 0.1 mi | Anna's Mini Market- Polish Supermarket | Eastbourne Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 4NJ | Walking directions to Anna's Mini Market- Polish Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Dansky Kosher Groceries | Coatsworth Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LE | Walking directions to Dansky Kosher 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.
Elected local representatives for NE8 4LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denise Marianne Robson
Saltwell - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 4LA records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE8 4LA in Bensham South & Saltwell is £129,500 (about £144 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 4LA, including Gibside School (Outstanding), Caedmon Community Primary School (Good) and South Street Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 4LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,707 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 4LA is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Marianne Robson (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.