Audouins Row Gateshead
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE8), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14901255.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 14).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Draughts' Garden (27 hectares) is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bensham Family Practice, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 106 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (17). Built: 1996-2002 (16); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
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 (95% of about 770 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)
- Kelvin Grove, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 57 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- “Stirling House, Saltwell Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Hyde Park, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 65 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Liddell Tce: up to 8 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Bensham Jockey: up to 15 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Bensham Hospital: up to 125 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of Derwentwater Court: up to 20 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Garden Street: up to 35 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 4QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
| NE8 4QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 47 m and 51 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 4QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE8 4QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Corpus Christi Rc Primary School Saltwell | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Civic Centre Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Family Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest N & B Chemists LTD | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Dental Practice | 350 m |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,300 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Draughts' Garden 27 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 10 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,600 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandown Allotments 2.0 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 11 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Chad, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m south-west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m south-west |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Dunston Staiths | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Newcastle Swing Bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Westgate Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 20 |
3 of the street's 20 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | 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 |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | 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 |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chads Community Kitchen NE8 4QL | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Vishu Express NE8 4QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Corpus Christi RC Primary School NE8 4QL | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Bensham Food Coop NE8 4QP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Kelvin Grove Primary School NE8 4UN | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Golden Fish Inn NE8 4QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| The Corner Shop NE8 4QU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Trinity Corner Nursery School NE8 4QR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Geordies Convenience Store NE8 4RR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| St Chads Community Project NE8 1YN | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| St Chad’s Market NE8 1YN | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gateshead School Catering at Brighton Avenue Primary School NE8 1XS | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Cafe Dominic's NE8 4TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| The Joinery NE8 4TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Magpies Fish Bar NE8 4XH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saltwell Street (31); On or near Rectory Road (20); On or near Audouins Row (14); On or near Hydepark Street (13); On or near Kelvin Grove (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Food hygiene ratings Original Bakehouse (takeaway/sandwich shop, NE8 4TL) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 12 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hyde Park Street · Westminster Street · Hydepark Street · Hyde Park Street · Ridley Street · Fern Dene Road · West Park Road · Westfield Road · Dunsmuir Grove · Saltwell Street · Fern Dene Road · Curzon 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.