Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE8 1BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

826

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

5%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE8 1BF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE8 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NE8 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Gateshead in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE8 1BF is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 3% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (205 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00166180 (shared with 61 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 1BF. The average age is 23.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

5%Active
FT: 3%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near NE8 1BF are high at 205 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 behaviour209
Violence and sexual offences190
Shoplifting111
Public order74
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils1.0 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils1.1 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils1.1 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils1.3 km
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Brighton Avenue Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.3 km
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Bensham Grove Nursery School

Outstanding51 pupils1.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Adam's Continental Foods0.8 km
  • Bargain Deals0.8 km
  • EEF Gateshead0.1 km
  • Kubus General Dealers0.8 km
  • Poundland0.0 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Grey Nags Head0.2 km
  • William IV0.2 km
  • Blue Velvet1.0 km
  • Quilted Camel0.8 km
  • Bensham Community Fishers Club0.9 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Cup & Cake0.1 km
  • Desi Bite (Taste of Kashmir)0.8 km
  • Gateshead Clubhouse0.6 km
  • Good Brews0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.7 km
  • Nanthan Superstores0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Ayan Superstore0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Acropolis Street Food BTR LTD0.6 km
  • Jacksons0.1 km
  • QUALITY CHIPPY0.8 km
  • Subway0.0 km
  • Superpie0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Malmaison0.9 km
  • Durham House Hotel1.0 km
  • Ramada Encore0.8 km
  • Newcastle Central Travel Lodge0.9 km
  • Hilton Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle1.1 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.1 km
  • Manors1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Jackson Street0.1 km
  • Gateshead Jackson Street0.1 km
  • Gateshead Interchange0.1 km
  • Jackson Street0.1 km
  • Gateshead Interchange0.1 km