Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE8 1HG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

428

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 30,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE8 1HG — age 31, 74% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

NE8 1HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Bensham in Gateshead. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Saltwell ward and the Gateshead constituency.

Day-to-day life in NE8 1HG has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE8 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00166201 (shared with 9 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 1HG. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

Crime around NE8 1HG is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences209
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft46
Vehicle crime46

school Local Schools

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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.3 km
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Brighton Avenue Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.5 km
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Bensham Grove Nursery School

Outstanding51 pupils0.5 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.6 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Bakery0.5 km
  • Bensham News0.4 km
  • Centrechem0.1 km
  • Danskys0.1 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.1 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre0.9 km
  • The Stirling House0.7 km
  • The Globe0.8 km
  • The Tilley Stone0.9 km
  • William IV0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.5 km
  • Sodexo, Government Services0.9 km
  • The Cafe Under The Spire0.4 km
  • Bewicks (Civic Centre)0.7 km
  • Davincci's0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Inn0.7 km
  • Superpie0.1 km
  • The Imperial Express1.0 km
  • Ibos Take Away0.8 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Globe Hotel0.8 km
  • Durham House Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Nanthan Superstores0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Ayan Superstore0.2 km
  • Zad Alkhair0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.7 km
  • Newcastle1.7 km
  • Manors2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Coatsworth Road - Windermere Street0.1 km
  • Coatsworth Road - Grasmere Street0.1 km
  • Whitehall Road0.2 km
  • Whitehall Road0.2 km
  • Coatsworth Road-Villa Place0.2 km