NE8 is a postcode district in Gateshead, North East, covering 729 active and 556 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE8 (18%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE8 are around £139k, down 1.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE8 at 585 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, NE8 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE8 postcode area.
31,775
38
£ 32,683 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE8 spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £139k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
South Street Community Primary School
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
Gibside School
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Eslington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Caedmon Hall
- Durham House Hotel
- Hilton Hotel
- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside
- Ramada Encore
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- 101 Regiment Royal Artillery
- Axis Beer
- Bensham Community Fishers Club
- Central Bar
- Curley's Bar
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Central Library
- Dunston Help for Families Community Hub
- Feel Well Deli
- Meat:stack
- Six @Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- 2Brothers Supermarket
- Aldi Stores limited
- Ali Baba
- Ayan Superstore
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- A&C Bolton
- Adam's Continental Foods
- Anna's Mini Market Ltd
- Bakery
- Bargain Deals
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful
- Acropolis Street Food BTR LTD
- Anglo Pizza & Kebab
- Bensham Fish Bar
- Bensham Tandoori
- + 49 more
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Area Profile: NE8 · Data under Open Government Licence