Postcode Analysis Gateshead, North East

WALKER TERRACE, NE8 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKER TERRACE, NE8 1EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1EB 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

Social renting makes up 80% of tenure in NE8 1EB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Walker Terrace, 0.1km from Gateshead in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Bridges ward and the Gateshead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE8 1EB is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NE8 1EB 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 1EB. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime rates near NE8 1EB are high at 190 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 offences235
Anti-social behaviour222
Shoplifting112
Public order85
Other theft59

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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North East Futures UTC

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.9 km
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South Street Community Primary School

Requires Improvement248 pupils1.0 km
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Brighton Avenue Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.1 km
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Bensham Grove Nursery School

Outstanding51 pupils1.1 km
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Gibside School

Outstanding173 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

37 nearby
  • Centrechem0.8 km
  • Danskys0.8 km
  • Fresh N Fruity0.8 km
  • GK Butchers Limited0.8 km
  • MY Sweet Shop0.8 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • The Cafe Under The Spire0.8 km
  • Bensham Court Community Lounge1.0 km
  • Shawarama0.6 km
  • Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus0.7 km
  • Bewicks (Civic Centre)0.2 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Superpie0.7 km
  • Moonlight Indian Halal Takeaway0.7 km
  • Bensham Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Blooms0.8 km
  • Garden Ho0.3 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Gateshead Bowling Green Club0.1 km
  • The Nursery Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Metropole0.3 km
  • The Globe0.9 km
  • The Tilley Stone0.2 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Ayan Superstore0.6 km
  • Zad Alkhair0.6 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores limited0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Globe Hotel0.9 km
  • Hilton Hotel0.6 km
  • Gino D'Acampo & Innside0.8 km
  • Durham House Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcastle1.1 km
  • Newcastle Central (Metro)1.1 km
  • Manors1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gateshead Metro Stand Tx (m)0.0 km
  • Gateshead Metro Stand Y X (m)0.0 km
  • Gateshead Metro Stand H X (m)0.1 km
  • Gateshead Interchange0.1 km
  • Gateshead Metro Stand Nx (m)0.1 km