Banesley Lane Gateshead
32 addresses across 1 postcode (NE11), about 780 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 14916410.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 7, E: 4, G: 1).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Breckenbeds Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fell Tower Medical Centre, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (14); House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (11); 1950-1966 (3); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 (51% of about 800 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: 15 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: yes, Gateshead.
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, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 28 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 low and 4 very low.
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 32 addresses are between 14 m and 31 m above sea level (18 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 0HD | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway South - Eleventh Avenue Team Valley | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Marquisway - Kingsway South Team Valley | 340 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Team Valley Car Park | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Fell Tower Medical Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ann Millward Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Allerdene, Allerdene Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Breckenbeds Park 6.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 60 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 640 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Ravensworth quadrangular castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Park | Wood | 360 m west |
| Robin's Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Bassett's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 32 |
32 of the street's 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oakfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kibblesworth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains NE11 0BD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm NE11 0BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat NE11 0BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Card Factory NE11 0BD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| McDonalds NE11 0BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Hot Roast Heaven NE11 0BD | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods NE11 0BD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Asda Living NE11 0BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| B&M Bargains NE11 0BD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd NE11 0BD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Costa Coffee NE11 0BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| TK Maxx NE11 0BD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Greggs NE11 0HL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 40 Ounce NE11 0HL | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| La Cucina NE11 0BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Banesley Lane (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 0HD: 32 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kingsway South · Ladypark · Retail World · Eleventh Avenue · Marquisway · Tenth Avenue
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.