Postcode NE8 4YL 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 Dunston & Teams area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunston & Teams is £34,600 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Saltwell Park.
Dunston & Teams has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Dunston & Teams has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dunston & Teams is £34,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 149 ft away from NE8 4YL.
Dunston & Teams near NE8 4YL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £158,750 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £283,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £174,000 |
10 years price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham
In the NE8 4YL postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.