Postcode NE8 4YR 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 209.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 209.6 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 150 ft away from NE8 4YR.
Dunston & Teams near NE8 4YR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 4YR postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE8 4YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Gateshead, NE11 0UH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Best-One | Queens Court, Gateshead, NE8 2SZ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.4 mi | International Food Store | 76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Local | Bensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE | Walking directions to Shop Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.