Postcode NE8 4QU 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 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 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 3,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.3% 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 of residents in Bensham South & Saltwell is £37,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE8 4QU.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4QU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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 | 8 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £97,625 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE8 4QU postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Corner Shop | 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Anna's Mini Market- Polish Supermarket | Eastbourne Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 4NJ | Walking directions to Anna's Mini Market- Polish Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Jenny Hall | Westfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JT | Walking directions to Jenny Hall |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.