NE8 1BX is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Oakwellgate in Gateshead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.
Within the NE8 district, this postcode is characterised by a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 23 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere.
Safety: Crime rates are high (267 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00166180 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, NE8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NE8 1BX.
826
23
£ 38,900 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE8 1BX 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
With 78% social renting, NE8 1BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE8 1BX are high at 267 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
North East Futures UTC
South Street Community Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Bede Community Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Gibside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Adam's Continental Foods1.0 km
- Bargain Deals0.9 km
- EEF Gateshead0.2 km
- Kubus General Dealers1.0 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Grey Nags Head0.0 km
- William IV0.2 km
- Microbus0.4 km
- Charts0.7 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.8 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Cup & Cake0.2 km
- Desi Bite (Taste of Kashmir)1.0 km
- Gateshead Clubhouse0.8 km
- Good Brews0.2 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi Stores limited0.7 km
- Nanthan Superstores1.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- 2Brothers Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Acropolis Street Food BTR LTD0.8 km
- Jacksons0.2 km
- QUALITY CHIPPY0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Little Bao Bar0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside1.0 km
- Malmaison0.8 km
- Hilton Hotel0.5 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.8 km
- Surtees Hotel1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.1 km
- Newcastle1.2 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street - Nuns Lane0.0 km
- High Street - Swan Street0.0 km
- Jackson Street0.1 km
- Jackson Street0.1 km
- Jackson Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE81BX · Data under Open Government Licence