NE8 1HH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Gateshead 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.
This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NE8 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00041413 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE8 1HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE8 1HH.
187
42
£ 38,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE8 1HH 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 1HH has a significant social housing presence — 63% 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 1HH. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE8 1HH are high at 207 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.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Caedmon Community Primary School
South Street Community Primary School
Gibside School
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Bensham Grove Nursery School
North East Futures UTC
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bensham News1.0 km
- Centrechem0.7 km
- Danskys0.7 km
- Fresh N Fruity0.7 km
- GK Butchers Limited0.7 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.9 km
- The Cafe Under The Spire0.8 km
- Enfields Restaurant0.9 km
- Bensham Court Community Lounge0.9 km
- Shawarama0.5 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful1.0 km
- Superpie0.6 km
- Moonlight Indian Halal Takeaway0.6 km
- Bensham Fish Bar0.6 km
- Blooms0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Microbus0.7 km
- Gateshead Bowling Green Club0.1 km
- The Nursery Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Axis Beer0.7 km
- Central Bar0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Ayan Superstore0.5 km
- Zad Alkhair0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.7 km
- The Globe Hotel0.7 km
- Hilton Hotel0.8 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcastle1.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.3 km
- Manors1.5 km
Bus Stops
- High West Street-Civic Centre0.1 km
- Civic Centre Car Park0.1 km
- High West Street-Civic Centre0.1 km
- Arthur Street0.2 km
- Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: NE81HH · Data under Open Government Licence