Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

NE8 1LX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

121

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE8 1LX 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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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NE8 1LX has a significant social housing presence — 80% 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 1LX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Gateshead in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE8 1LX is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NE8 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00041411 (shared with 27 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 1LX. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near NE8 1LX are high at 191 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 offences222
Anti-social behaviour212
Shoplifting112
Public order78
Other theft53

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.9 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils1.0 km
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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils1.0 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils1.2 km
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Brighton Avenue Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.2 km
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Bensham Grove Nursery School

Outstanding51 pupils1.2 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Adam's Continental Foods0.7 km
  • Bargain Deals0.6 km
  • EEF Gateshead0.0 km
  • Kubus General Dealers0.7 km
  • Poundland0.1 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Grey Nags Head0.3 km
  • William IV0.2 km
  • Quilted Camel0.9 km
  • Bensham Community Fishers Club0.7 km
  • Curley's Bar0.2 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Cup & Cake0.0 km
  • Desi Bite (Taste of Kashmir)0.7 km
  • Gateshead Clubhouse0.5 km
  • Good Brews0.2 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi Stores limited0.7 km
  • Nanthan Superstores0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Ayan Superstore0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Acropolis Street Food BTR LTD0.6 km
  • Jacksons0.1 km
  • QUALITY CHIPPY0.7 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Superpie0.8 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel0.9 km
  • Ramada Encore1.0 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.9 km
  • Hilton Hotel0.6 km
  • Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle1.2 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.2 km
  • Manors1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)0.1 km
  • Gateshead Interchange0.1 km
  • Gateshead Interchange0.1 km
  • Gateshead Interchange0.1 km
  • Gateshead Metro Stand L (m)0.1 km