NE10 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sir Godfrey Thomson Court, 0.3km from Felling, High in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Felling ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE10 0BQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — 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. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00041654 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIR GODFREY THOMSON COURT, NE10 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIR GODFREY THOMSON COURT, NE10 0BQ.
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£ 28,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE10 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, NE10 0BQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE10 0BQ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE10 0BQ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Falla Park Community Primary School
Brandling Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
The Drive Community Primary School
Windy Nook Primary School
XP Gateshead
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Deli1740.8 km
- High Felling Off License0.5 km
- Keller Cellar0.3 km
- Nomies Deli1.0 km
- Felling Post Office0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Mallard0.3 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
- Blue Bell0.2 km
- Holly Hill Sports And Social Club0.3 km
- Portland Arms0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Al Taib0.6 km
- Felling Bingo0.2 km
- Food Cycle Felling0.2 km
- KFC0.9 km
- All Day Dine0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Canny Pizza0.2 km
- China Inn0.3 km
- Peking House0.2 km
- Carl Gills Golden Fry0.2 km
- Da Nonna0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.2 km
- Felling Store0.1 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Syo Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth1.2 km
- Manors3.3 km
- Newcastle3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Split Crow Road-Social Club0.0 km
- Split Crow Road-Social Club0.1 km
- Felling Square0.2 km
- Felling Square0.2 km
- Felling Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE100BQ · Data under Open Government Licence