NE8 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (259 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 NE8 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00166180 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE8 1DJ.
826
23
£ 38,900 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE8 1DJ 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
Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in NE8 1DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DJ. The average age is 23.3. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near NE8 1DJ are high at 259 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
South Street Community Primary School
Caedmon Community Primary School
North East Futures UTC
Gibside School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Bede Community Primary School
Brighton Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Centrechem1.0 km
- Danskys1.0 km
- Fresh N Fruity1.0 km
- GK Butchers Limited1.0 km
- MY Sweet Shop1.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Superpie0.9 km
- Curry Garden0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- The Queens1.0 km
- The Hawkers Bar0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- 2Brothers Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores limited0.6 km
- Nanthan Superstores0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- The Bridge Tavern1.0 km
- Quilted Camel0.9 km
- Bensham Community Fishers Club0.9 km
- Curley's Bar0.1 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- The Windmill Hills Centre0.8 km
- Cantina0.9 km
- Dobson & Parnell0.9 km
- The Broad Chare0.9 km
- JJ's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Durham House Hotel0.9 km
- Hilton Hotel0.6 km
- Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.9 km
- Ramada Encore0.8 km
- The Globe Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manors1.3 km
- Newcastle1.3 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Jackson Street0.0 km
- Jackson Street0.0 km
- Jackson Street0.0 km
- Jackson Street0.0 km
- Jackson Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE81DJ · Data under Open Government Licence