Cranswick Gateshead
12 addresses across 1 postcode (NE11), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14940166.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £262,748 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Chase Park, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whickham Cottage Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £262,748 | £212,000 | £313,496 |
| 2023 | 10 | £229,498 | £196,000 | £354,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | 3 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £212,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 8 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £313,496 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 10 NE11 9FN | Semi-detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 11 NE11 9FN | Semi-detached | £354,995 | New build. |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 9 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £349,995 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2023 | 7 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £332,495 | New build. |
| 30 Mar 2023 | 4 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £204,000 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 6 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £254,995 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 5 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £196,000 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 3 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £204,000 | New build. |
| 10 Mar 2023 | 1 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2023 | 2 NE11 9FN | Terraced | £196,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2016 (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 (80% of about 830 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: yes, Gateshead.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Part of Dunston Hill Hosp, Whickham Highway, Whickham: up to 42 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Washingwell Cottage, Whickham Highway, Whickham: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- “Whickham Social Club, School Street: up to 16 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Dunston Hill School, Ellison Rd, Dunston Hill, Gateshead: up to 45 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Meadow Lane garages, Meadow Lane, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 11 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Chase Park depot, Chase Park, Whickham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 97 m and 99 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 9FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mansion Heights Dunston | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Skinnerburn Road Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Cottage Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Dental Care | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | M&S ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Chase Park 5.0 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,280 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 390 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dunston Hill Hospital, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m south-east. 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-east |
| Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill | Scheduled monument | 290 m north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| St John's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill | Hill | 80 m north-west |
| Whickham Hill Plantation | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Snipes Dene | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 12 |
5 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsmeadow Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lobley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Whickham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mansion Heights (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 9FN: 12 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 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.