Fife Street Gateshead
64 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE8), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14910710.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £98,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 43 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 25, D: 13, E: 4).
- 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Draughts' Garden (27 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 64 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewick Road Surgery, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 117 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £98,250 | £96,000 | £100,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £121,000 | £121,000 | £121,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £110,000 | £85,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £95,000 | £90,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £121,750 | £98,500 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £115,000 | £110,000 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 49 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 7 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 70 NE8 3RR | Flat or maisonette | £73,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 32 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £100,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2024 | SHAKESPEARE HOTEL NE8 3RR | Other | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Apr 2024 | 4 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 66 NE8 3RR | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2022 | 9 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2021 | 52 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2021 | 5 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Apr 2020 | 37 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 3 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2019 | 9 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2017 | 16 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £98,500 | |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 2 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 37 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2016 | 2 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2014 | 70 NE8 3RR | Flat or maisonette | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2012 | 36 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2008 | 5 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £94,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jun 2007 | 35 NE8 3RR | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 39 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £115,500 | |
| 4 Oct 2006 | 5 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 3 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2006 | 9 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £109,950 | |
| 5 Oct 2005 | 27 NE8 3RR | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 10 May 2005 | 36 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 37 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 37 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £76,700 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 5 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £15,250 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 33 NE8 3RR | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 7 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £54,950 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 3 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 1 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £32,950 | |
| 5 Oct 1999 | 18 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | 41 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £39,500 | |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 39 NE8 3RR | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1996 | 11 NE8 3RR | Flat or maisonette | £14,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 May 1996 | 1 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £31,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1995 | 37 NE8 3RR | Semi-detached | £43,000 |
Energy performance certificates
43 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (25); House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 1976-1982 (19); 1950-1966 (6); 1983-1990 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 2, Fife Street
- 3, Fife Street
- 5, Fife Street
- 9, Fife Street
- 12, Fife Street
- 16, Fife Street
- 18, Fife Street
- 24, Fife Street
- 27, Fife Street
- 28, Fife Street
- 30, Fife Street
- 34, Fife Street
- 37, Fife Street
- 40, Fife Street
- 42, Fife Street
- 44, Fife Street
- 50, Fife Street
- 52, Fife Street
- 62 Fife Street
- 68, Fife Street
- 70, Fife 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 (77% 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: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 33 AND 35, FIFE STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 33-37 Deckham Tce, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 7 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Sunderland Rd playground and former Felling Library: up to 35 homes, pending decision (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Old Town Hall area, West St, Gateshead: up to 240 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- High Street area (NW), Gateshead: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Hopper St, Gateshead: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Go-Ahead depot, Sunderland Rd, Gateshead: up to 31 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Windmill Hills School, Bensham Road, Gateshead: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Humber Gdns: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 20 October 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 15 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 64 addresses are between 80 m and 105 m above sea level (97 m on average); the ground rises about 25 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 3RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE8 3RR | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Durham Road-South Street Shipcote | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Civic Centre Car Park | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewick Road Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K & A Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Durham Road (Dental Surgery) | 300 m |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Swallow Services Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,300 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Draughts' Garden 27 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 7,350 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,450 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 11 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Saltwell Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Newcastle Swing Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Old Tyne Bridge (land arches) | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 64 |
30 of the street's 64 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 | 220 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bede Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 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) |
| Falla Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead School Catering at South Street Primary School NE8 4BD | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Soka Superstore NE8 4BD | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Globe NE8 3TR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| The Globe Hotel NE8 3TR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| CurrynChips NE8 4BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hams Global Ltd NE8 4BP | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| J M Stores NE8 3TT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| St Marks Court NE8 3SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs NE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2024 |
| The Imperial Express NE8 3TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Chef NE8 3TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Durham House Hotel NE8 4AP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| RENWICK STORES NE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| K&A Pharmacy NE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| A-Z Convenience NE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 320 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Abbey Court (29); On or near Milvain Street (23); On or near Fife Street (21); On or near Woods Terrace (11); On or near Milvain Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility asset works, 15 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Burney Villas · Cobden Terrace · Milvain Close · Durham Place · Burney Villas · Milvain Street · Milvain Street · Cross Street · Milvain Street · Cromwell Street · Betjeman Mews · Abbey Court
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.