Postcode NE8 4QX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bensham North is £38,098 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Avondale Park.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,637 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 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 304 ft away from NE8 4QX.
Bensham North near NE8 4QX 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 (about £174 per square foot) in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £248,750 | £233 |
| Terraced | 23 | £176,000 | £157 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £163,750 | £197 |
| Flats | 13 | £71,500 | £104 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221,100 | £73,500 | £118,000 | £134,000 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £63,625 | £125,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | £228,926 | £66,500 | £131,500 | £139,950 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £62,000 | £139,950 | £117,250 |
| 2020 | £198,500 | £56,875 | £145,000 | £108,000 |
| 2021 | £253,750 | £72,500 | £133,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £61,000 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £74,000 | £149,500 | £163,000 |
| 2024 | £283,000 | £77,000 | £157,500 | £160,875 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £70,000 | £162,250 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £243,750 | £71,500 | £161,000 | £197,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £104 | £152 | £129 |
| 2017 | £200 | £86 | £157 | £112 |
| 2018 | £213 | £90 | £163 | £132 |
| 2019 | £200 | £81 | £175 | £114 |
| 2020 | £231 | £72 | £161 | £98 |
| 2021 | £214 | £91 | £174 | £143 |
| 2022 | £239 | £99 | £197 | £139 |
| 2023 | £238 | £105 | £188 | £160 |
| 2024 | £235 | £97 | £189 | £157 |
| 2025 | £273 | £114 | £190 | £157 |
| 2026 | £196 | £104 | £186 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE8 4QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 1, Saltwell Street, Gateshead, NE8 4QX | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 24, Saltwell Street, Gateshead, NE8 4QX | Other | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 26, Saltwell Street, Gateshead, NE8 4QX | Other | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 24, Saltwell Street, Gateshead, NE8 4QX | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 340, Whitehall Road, Gateshead, NE8 4PX | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 |
In the NE8 4QX postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE8 4QX
| 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 | Lidl | Kyle Road, Gateshead, NE8 2YE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE8 4QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Donovan
Lobley Hill and Bensham - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE8 4QX records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4QX in Lobley Hill and Bensham is £163,750 (about £174 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NE8 4QX, including Brighton Avenue Primary School (Outstanding), Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead (Outstanding) and Bensham Grove Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE8 4QX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,637 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 4QX is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Catherine Donovan (Labour Party).