Postcode NE8 4SJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.9 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 Dunston located about 1.3 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham South & Saltwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 4SJ.
Bensham South & Saltwell near NE8 4SJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saltwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Saltwell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Avondale Park | Small | Walking directions to Avondale Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £143,250 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £215,000 |
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £100,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £178,750 |
10 year median price trend in Saltwell
In the NE8 4SJ postcode area, located within Bensham South & Saltwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Jenny Hall | Westfield Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JT | Walking directions to Jenny Hall |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for NE8 4SJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.