Brunskill House Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE3), about 80 m long. USRN 8202775.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 1).
- Flood: 5 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 Newcastle upon Tyne costs £2,542 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 99% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manors, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Paddy Freeman's Park, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Grove Medical Group, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 144 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 35 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2026-27: Band D £2,542 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,695 | £1,977 | £2,260 | £2,542 | £3,107 | £3,672 | £4,237 | £5,084 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 840 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): Jesmond and Heaton.
- 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)
- South Gosforth Social Club, South Gosforth Social Club Percy Terrace: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Angel Heights, Westgate Road, not permissioned (740 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE3 1QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE3 1QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 46 m and 49 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE3 1QD | 100% | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| NE3 1QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Gosforth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 270 m |
| Ilford Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Longbenton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 840 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Gosforth Roundabout | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Regent Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Salters Road Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Grove Medical Group | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mills Pharmacy | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 55 Gosforth Smiles Clinic | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Freeman Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Byker Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 32 The Gosforth Centre Lloyds Bank | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paddy Freeman's Park 13 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Jesmond Dene 29 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,140 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridgewood Crescent Allotments 1.5 ha | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Salter's Bridge, Gosforth, a scheduled monument, 500 m (0.3 miles) north. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Salter's Bridge, Gosforth | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Salters' Bridge (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 077) | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| La Sagesse School, Jesmond Towers | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| St Mary's Well, Jesmond | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| St Mary's Chapel, Jesmond | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Jesmond Dene, Armstrong and Heaton Parks | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| St Andrews Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Dene | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Black Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Fencerhill Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Gosforth Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Fencer Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Race Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
15 of the street's 15 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: see them on the Newcastle upon Tyne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| South Gosforth First School | Primary | 3–9 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gosforth Central Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gosforth East Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Archibald First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cragside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gosforth Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Gosforth Park First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Neri NE3 1QD | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Truffles Café And Sandwich Bar NE3 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Motijheel Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine NE3 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| South Gosforth Chinese Takeaway NE3 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Just Juicy Treats NE3 1QJ | Manufacturers/packers | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Hooked Fish and Chips NE3 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| South Gosforth Wine Store NE3 1QD | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Thyme Square Cafe NE3 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Pak Lok NE3 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Milldene Nursing Home NE3 1RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2024 |
| Greggs PLC NE3 1QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza NE3 1QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre NE3 1QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Lobo Rojo NE3 1RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| The Millstone NE3 1QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 84 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Rise (85); On or near Commercial Road (17); On or near Lartington Gardens (10); On or near Bowsden Court (7); On or near William Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Commercial Road · Rows Terrace · Station Road · Audley Road · Field Street · Sandringham Road · William Street · Donald Street · Mill Rise · Ridgewood Close · Percy Terrace · Bowsden Terrace
All the streets in NE3 and across Newcastle upon Tyne.
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.