Postcode NE8 4XA 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 very high crime levels, with around 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bensham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bensham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.8% 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 of residents in Bensham North is £30,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from NE8 4XA.
Bensham North near NE8 4XA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Dunston | N/A | Walking directions to Dunston |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £160,875 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 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 | 9 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £77,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,188 |
10 year median price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 4XA postcode area, located within Bensham North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Best-One | Queens Court, Gateshead, NE8 2SZ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehall Convenience Store | Rawling Road, Gateshead, NE8 4QT | Walking directions to Whitehall Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Corner Shop | 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4QU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.