Postcode NE8 4PX is located in a major urban area, within the Lobley Hill and Bensham ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Bensham North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Avondale Park.
Bensham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from NE8 4PX.
Bensham North near NE8 4PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.1 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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £332,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £161,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £189,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 4PX postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Anna's Mini Market- Polish Supermarket | Eastbourne Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 4NJ | Walking directions to Anna's Mini Market- Polish Supermarket |
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.