NE10 8RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Englefeld, 0.5km from Wallace Village in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Windy Nook and Whitehills ward and the Gateshead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE10 8RL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE10 8RL are sourced from Output Area E00042018 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENGLEFELD, NE10 8RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENGLEFELD, NE10 8RL.
231
42
£ 33,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE10 8RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NE10 8RL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE10 8RL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 104,000
1 sales · Mean £ 104,000
Terraced
£ 96,100
6 sales · Mean £ 94,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE10 8RL has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Roman Road Primary School
Hill Top School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Colegate Community Primary School
Larkspur Community Primary School
XP Gateshead
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One0.3 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Glynfellis Foodstore0.3 km
- Campus \& Co1.0 km
- U Save Supermarket0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- THE DURHAM RANGER0.8 km
- Leam Rangers YFC0.4 km
- Springwell Inn1.0 km
- The Eagle0.3 km
- The New Eagle0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Aarons Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dicksons1.0 km
- Harry's1.0 km
- Anglo Pizza1.0 km
- Golden Rice1.0 km
- Saleems0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Springwell Community Hub1.0 km
- Piccante1.0 km
- Spring Leam Lane0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.2 km
- Fellgate4.9 km
- Manors5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leam Lane-Glynfellis0.1 km
- Leam Lane-Donside0.1 km
- Wealcroft-Lecondale Court0.2 km
- Wealcroft-Lecondale Court0.2 km
- Wealcroft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE108RL · Data under Open Government Licence