Gateshead
29 addresses across 1 postcode (NE11), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 14900791.
12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 3, E: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 360 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Eslington Park, is about 270 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 9 to 14 m above sea level. 6 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Glenpark & Teams Medical Services, about 520 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 19 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (10); 1991-1995 (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
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 (73% of about 820 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 1.0 km
- Disused play area, Kent Ave: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- MetroGreen - Riverside South West, Riverside Way, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 151 homes, not permissioned (550 m)
- Dunston Hill School, Ellison Rd, Dunston Hill, Gateshead: up to 45 homes, permissioned (680 m)
- Redheugh and Eslington Courts: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (710 m)
- MetroGreen - East, Handy Drive, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 152 homes, not permissioned (910 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 29 addresses are between 9 m and 14 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 9SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 39 within 800 m; nearest Derwentwater Road-Teams Bridge | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 2.1 km |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.0 km |
| Car parks | Skinnerburn Road Car Park | 1.5 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 890 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Glenpark & Teams Medical Services | 520 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 520 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Crescent Dental Care | 520 m |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Premier Dunston Convenience Store, Dunston Cashzone | 440 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Eslington Park 12 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 14 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,390 m² | 530 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,100 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dunston Staiths, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km north. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Staiths | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km north |
| Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km west |
| Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km south-west |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km east |
| St John's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 560 m north-east |
| Whickham Hill Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km south-west |
| Dunston Hill | Hill | 1.5 km west |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km west |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 4.1 km north-east |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 4.9 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 29 |
6 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Riverside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lobley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Kingsmeadow Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | 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 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | 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 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Giants NE8 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Dunston Masonic Hall NE11 9TJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Spice n Slice NE11 9XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Vama Retail Stores Ltd NE11 9XJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Double K NE11 9XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Dunston Hill Local NE11 9RL | Retailers - other | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Wrap Around Care NE8 2QU | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at St Philip Neri RC School NE8 2QU | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Costcutter NE11 9SS | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2025 |
| Dun Cow Hotel NE11 9SS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Riverside Place NE8 2EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| HEY!WOK NE11 9RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Premier Dunston Convenience store NE11 9AB | Retailers - other | 440 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Sing Wah Chinese Take Away NE11 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Dunston Golden Chippy NE11 9AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thornhill Close (10); On or near Appleton Close (5); On or near Elsdon Gardens (2); On or near West Way (1); On or near Rochester Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- NE11 9SG: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.