A1114 Gateshead
1 address across 1 postcode (NE8), about 240 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 14980640.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Eslington Park, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bensham Family Practice, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- MetroGreen - Riverside East Central, Handy Drive, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 121 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- N of Teams Medical Centre, Northumberland St, Teams, Gateshead: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Redheugh and Eslington Courts: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- MetroGreen - Riverside South West, Riverside Way, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 151 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Dixon Street, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 117 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Garden Street: up to 35 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Foresters Arms, Askew Rd W, Teams, Gateshead: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Bensham Jockey: up to 15 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 2PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Central Station (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest A184 Slip Road Teams | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Skinnerburn Road Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Family Practice | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Teams | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Dental Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Forth Banks Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eslington Park 12 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandown Allotments 2.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dunston Staiths, a scheduled monument, 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Staiths | Scheduled monument | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Westgate Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Dunston Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Riverside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCG | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| North East Futures UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teams & District Social Club NE8 2SJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Tynevale NE8 2XY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Eslington School NE8 2EP | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Victoria Stores NE8 2SY | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| The Masters Gateshead NE8 2PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Teams Super Save Off License & Grocery NE8 2PW | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Teams Life Centre Cafe NE8 2PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Powerleague Fives Limited NE8 2HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2023 |
| South Hill NE8 2XZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| No Limits NE8 2YP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Rosewood House NE8 2YE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Staiths Cafe Bar NE8 2BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Armstrong House Care Home NE8 4YG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Morris Street (12); On or near Bensham Crescent (11); On or near Victoria Court (10); On or near Wooler Crescent (9); On or near Tynewold Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE8 2PX: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bramwell Court · Derwentwater Road · Heritage Close · Tynewold Close · A1114 · Queens Court · Amberley Street · Abbeyfield Close · A1114 · Upton Street · Derwentwater Road · Watson Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.