Fells Road Gateshead
6 addresses across 1 postcode (NE11), about 120 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 14910425.
- 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 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Draughts' Garden, is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bensham Family Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 820 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)
- Bensham Hospital: up to 125 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- “Stirling House, Saltwell Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Kelvin Grove, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 57 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Liddell Tce: up to 8 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Hyde Park, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 65 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Redheugh and Eslington Courts: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Dixon Street, Bensham, Gateshead: up to 117 homes, not 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 0NN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Racecourse Estate Bensham | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Cross Keys Lane Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Family Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest N & B Chemists LTD | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Dental Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 210 m |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Lobley Hill Service Station Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Draughts' Garden 27 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,600 m² | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandown Allotments 2.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Chad, a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 13 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* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Dunston Staiths | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Beggar Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lobley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia's Kitchen NE11 0NN | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Naz NE11 0RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Energas Limited NE11 0RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| United Wholesale Grocers Limited NE11 0RQ | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Chow Chow Street Food NE11 0RQ | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale NE11 0RH | Distributors/Transporters | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| For Bake Sake NE8 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bensham General Hospital NE8 4YL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Wok On Wheels NE11 0QH | Mobile caterer | 250 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Gateshead Foodbank NE11 0QH | Distributors/Transporters | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Royal Mail (Catering) NE11 0YY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| O'Briens Sandwich Bar NE11 0BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Greggs NE11 0BE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Inn Hotel NE11 0BE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Valley Farm NE11 0BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fontwell Drive (24); On or near Market Way (10); On or near Fells Road (3); On or near Hospital (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 46% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- NE11 0NN: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
First Avenue · Allen Avenue · Harrison Gardens · Victoria Road · Market Way · Bamburgh Court · Earlsway · Earlsway · York Close · Cartmel Grove · Earlsway · Fontwell Drive
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.