The NE8 2XL postcode is in Gateshead, Gateshead postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NE8 2XL area, explore the NE8 2XL Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NE8 2XL area, visit the NE8 2XL House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NE8 |
| Ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Bensham North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| Police Force | Northumbria |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Gateshead |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 2092 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Constrained renters / Service Economy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Teams(0.29 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Lobley Hill Road-Newbury Place(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Newcastle Central (Metro)(1.15 mi)
The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport(6.93 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | NE8 2EP (0.19 mi) | Details |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE8 2HQ (0.22 mi) | Details |
| Brighton Avenue Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | NE8 1XS (0.23 mi) | Details |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, GatesheadPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | NE8 4QL (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE8 4UN (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding SchoolAll Through, Requires improvement | 10-16 | NE8 1HG (0.40 mi) | Details |
| Caedmon Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | NE8 4LH (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Haskel SchoolAll Through, Good | 5-19 | NE8 4DR (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Tashbar Boys NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-5 | NE8 1RB (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-5 | NE8 1RB (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Keser Girls SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | NE8 1NR (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Gateshead Jewish Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | NE8 4EA (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Gibside SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | NE8 4DE (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GatesheadPrimary, Good | 4-11 | NE8 1LR (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, DunstonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | NE8 2QU (0.74 mi) | Details |
| South Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | NE8 4BB (0.84 mi) | Details |
| The Gateshead Cheder Primary SchoolAll Through, Requires improvement | 3-16 | NE8 3HY (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE(0.09 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| bensham family practiceActivebensham family practice, sidney grove, bensham, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01914776955 | NE8 2XB |
| second street surgeryActivesecond street, bensham, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01914772430 | NE8 2UR |
| teams medical practiceActiveteams medical practice, watson street, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01914604239 | NE8 2PQ |
| oxford tce & rawling rd medical groupActiveoxford tce&rawling rd mg, 1 oxford terrace,bensham, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01914772169 | NE8 1RQ |
| central gateshead medical groupActivecentral gateshead med grp, the health centre, prince consort road, gateshead,tyne & wear | 01914772243 | NE8 1NB |
| bewick road surgeryActive10 bewick road, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01914772296 | NE8 4DP |
| glenpark medical centreActiveravensworth road, dunston, gateshead | 01914604300 | NE11 9FJ |
| the bridges medical practiceActivebridges medical practice, trinity square health ctr, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01913009889 | NE8 1AD |
| millennium family practiceActivemillenium family practice, trinity square health ctr, gateshead, tyne & wear | 01914783678 | NE8 1AD |
The population of NE82XL is 308 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1587), Between 25 to 34 (1113), and Between 15 to 24 (968).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 190 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 45.
Regarding education, 82 adults have Does not apply, while 35 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (304), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (303).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (135), followed by No religion (83).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (48) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (40), and Semi-routine occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (490), and 238 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1348) and Middle East and Asia (126).