Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE8 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE8 1AR.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE8 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE8 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE8 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Oakwellgate in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NE8 1AR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (230 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 NE8 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00189918 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE8 1AR. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime rates near NE8 1AR are high at 230 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.

Anti-social behaviour235
Violence and sexual offences208
Shoplifting117
Public order73
Other theft52

school Local Schools

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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils1.1 km
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Callerton Academy

120 pupils1.3 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils1.4 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils1.5 km
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Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.5 km
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Bensham Grove Nursery School

Outstanding51 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • EEF Gateshead0.4 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • Wilkinsons Home & Garden0.3 km
  • Best One Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • Grey Nags Head0.3 km
  • William IV0.5 km
  • Nancy's Bordello0.9 km
  • Bohemia0.8 km
  • Greys Club0.8 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Cup & Cake0.4 km
  • Gateshead Clubhouse0.9 km
  • Good Brews0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Ayla @ Grey Street0.8 km
  • + 107 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Acropolis Street Food BTR LTD0.6 km
  • Jacksons0.4 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Pasta Station0.9 km
  • Ameens0.9 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Malmaison0.7 km
  • Motel One Newcastle0.9 km
  • Royal Station Hotel0.8 km
  • The Greenhouse0.8 km
  • Ramada Encore0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manors0.9 km
  • Newcastle0.9 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • A1840.0 km
  • Hills Street0.0 km
  • Bridge Street0.1 km
  • Wellington Street0.1 km
  • Wellington Street-N0.1 km