Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

WORCESTER GREEN, NE8 1NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER GREEN, NE8 1NH.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE8 1NH 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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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, NE8 1NH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NE8 1NH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Worcester Green, 0.4km from Gateshead in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE8 1NH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE8 1NH are sourced from Output Area E00041395 (shared with 16 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 1NH. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 122,500

1 sales · Mean £ 122,500

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around NE8 1NH is moderate at 83 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 offences194
Anti-social behaviour80
Public order56
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Good198 pupils0.1 km
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Caedmon Community Primary School

Good247 pupils0.4 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils0.7 km
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Brighton Avenue Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.7 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 pupils0.7 km
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Bensham Grove Nursery School

Outstanding51 pupils0.8 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead

Outstanding0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Community Primary School

Good362 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Bakery0.7 km
  • Bensham News0.7 km
  • Centrechem0.4 km
  • Danskys0.4 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.4 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Gateshead Snooker Centre1.0 km
  • Microbus1.0 km
  • Gateshead Bowling Green Club0.3 km
  • The Nursery Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Tynesocial Community CiC0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Bewicks (Central Library)0.6 km
  • The Cafe Under The Spire0.6 km
  • Bensham Court Community Lounge0.6 km
  • Shawarama0.2 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • A Bit Of A Mouthful0.7 km
  • Superpie0.3 km
  • The Imperial Express0.9 km
  • Anglo Pizza & Kebab1.0 km
  • Little Chip0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Ayan Superstore0.2 km
  • Zad Alkhair0.2 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durham House Hotel0.5 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.5 km
  • Newcastle1.5 km
  • Manors1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Prince Consort Road-Bewick Road0.2 km
  • Prince Consort Road-Bewick Road0.2 km
  • Coatsworth Road-Villa Place0.2 km
  • Coatsworth Road-Poplar Crescent0.2 km
  • Arthur Street0.2 km