NE8 — GATESHEAD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE8 is £149,738, which is 43% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE8 cost 47.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE8 have fallen 15.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£266,226	33
Semi-detached	£161,168	145
Terraced	£162,158	482
Flat	£107,809	844
All types	£149,738	1636

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 181.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE8 has a crime rate significantly 123% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

62.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

31.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

26.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE8 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bensham Grove Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
South Street Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Brighton Avenue Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Caedmon Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

202,760

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE8 are 323.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

323.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE8 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE8 — GATESHEAD

Area Summary

NE8 (GATESHEAD) offers affordable property prices (£149,738, 48% below national average), higher-than-average crime (123% above national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (323 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE8?

The average house price in NE8 (GATESHEAD) is £149,738, based on 1636 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.2% over the past year.

Is NE8 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE8 is above the national average (181.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (62.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (31.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE8?

There are 18 schools in or near NE8. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE8?

Council tax in NE8 is collected by Gateshead. The Band D rate is £2,332 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE8?

The average broadband download speed in NE8 is 323 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in NE8 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 202,760.