NE8 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Oakwellgate in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE8 1AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00041410 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE8 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE8 1AN.
222
50
£ 38,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE8 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE8 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE8 1AN. The average age is 50.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE8 1AN are high at 192 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North East Futures UTC
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Caedmon Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Callerton Academy
South Street Community Primary School
Bensham Grove Nursery School
Brighton Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- By the River Brew Co0.6 km
- Cavavin0.7 km
- Best One Convenience Store1.0 km
- Adam's Continental Foods0.9 km
- Bargain Deals0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Microbus0.2 km
- Charts0.6 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.8 km
- All Bar One1.0 km
- Brew Dog0.7 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Backyard Bike Shop/ Knead and Favor0.7 km
- Enfields Restaurant0.7 km
- Aneesa's / Man Vs Food / Peaches Cream0.8 km
- Victors0.9 km
- Sereniti0.1 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Little Bao Bar0.7 km
- Wake N Cake0.8 km
- Bigg Market Chippy1.0 km
- Chickalicious Ltd1.0 km
- Munchies1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Hilton Hotel0.3 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.5 km
- Surtees Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton By Hilton Newcastle0.9 km
- Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores limited1.0 km
- Nanthan Superstores0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle0.9 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)0.9 km
- Manors1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Street-N0.2 km
- Wellington Street0.2 km
- Mulgrave Terrace0.2 km
- A1840.2 km
- Hills Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE81AN · Data under Open Government Licence