Cramer Street Gateshead
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE8), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14906930.
- 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 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Draughts' Garden (27 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewick Road Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 298 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (83% of about 1,740 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)
- 33-37 Deckham Tce, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 7 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Hyde Park, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 65 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Go-Ahead depot, Sunderland Rd, Gateshead: up to 31 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Old Town Hall area, West St, Gateshead: up to 240 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- High Street area (NW), Gateshead: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Sunderland Rd playground and former Felling Library: up to 35 homes, pending decision (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Pipewellgate, Gateshead: up to 300 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Hawks Mill, Hawks Rd, Gateshead: up to 349 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
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 1 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 4BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE8 3RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 77 m and 79 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 3RS | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| NE8 4BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham Road-Shipcote Lane | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.5 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Civic Centre Car Park | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewick Road Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K & A Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Durham Road (Dental Surgery) | 370 m |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Swallow Services Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,870 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Draughts' Garden 27 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,350 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Chad, a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| 1-15 Walker Terrace | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Newcastle Swing Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Old Tyne Bridge (land arches) | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Westgate Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 3.1 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bede Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham House Hotel NE8 4AP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at South Street Primary School NE8 4BD | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Soka Superstore NE8 4BD | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Globe NE8 3TR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| The Globe Hotel NE8 3TR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Classic Tan NE8 4ER | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| CASTLE GRILL LTD NE8 4EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Hams Global Ltd NE8 4BP | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bewicks (Central Library) NE8 4LN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| CurrynChips NE8 4BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sunderland Talmudical College NE8 4DS | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| T&N Convenience Store NE8 4DU | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Bensham Fish & Chips NE8 4DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Gibside Primary School NE8 4JA | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Blossom Mini Day Spa & Pamper Parties NE8 4DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Edmund'S Road (61); On or near Shipcote Terrace (34); On or near Hartington Street (32); On or near Camborne Grove (31); On or near Abbey Court (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
Nearby streets
Whitby Close · South Street · St Edmunds Road · Camborne Park · Camborne Grove · Haydn Street · Jedburgh Close · Shipley Court · Abbey Court · Camborne Place · St Edmund's Road · Prince Consort Road
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.