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.
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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.
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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 |
1
Outstanding
3
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
202,760
Population
62
Median Age
28%
Owner-Occupied
69%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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323.0 Mbps
Avg Download
58.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
95%
Superfast Coverage
82%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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