NE10 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pensher Street East, 0.3km from Low Felling in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Felling ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE10 0AP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE10 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00041648 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENSHER STREET EAST, NE10 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENSHER STREET EAST, NE10 0AP.
305
36
£ 32,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE10 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 82% social renting, NE10 0AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE10 0AP. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 104,700
2 sales · Mean £ 104,700
Terraced
£ 67,501
1 sales · Mean £ 67,501
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NE10 0AP is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
Brandling Primary School
Falla Park Community Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
The Drive Community Primary School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
South Street Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Danny's Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Euro0.9 km
- Rob's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Carl Gills Golden Fry0.9 km
- Da Nonna0.7 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Felling Post Office0.8 km
- Protein Culture0.7 km
- The Sweet Box Gateshead0.7 km
- Wellworth Food And News0.7 km
- Deckham Bargain Store1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.9 km
- Blue Bell0.8 km
- Holly Hill Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Portland Arms0.8 km
- The Bay Horse0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- All Day Dine0.8 km
- Christ Church Felling - Place of Welcome0.7 km
- Gwarn Jerk0.7 km
- Klee's Kitchen0.6 km
- Lilyput Lane Limited0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km
- 2Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
- Felling Store0.8 km
- Asda0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth1.5 km
- Manors2.7 km
- Newcastle2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Eastwood Gardens0.1 km
- Eastwood Gardens0.1 km
- Pattinson Gardens0.1 km
- Pattinson Gardens0.1 km
- Sunderland Road-Garage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE100AP · Data under Open Government Licence