Ilford Place Gateshead
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14915150.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, and Draughts' Garden (27 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewick Road Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2009 | 5 NE8 3UE | Semi-detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (93% of about 760 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)
- Swanway, Carr Hill, Gateshead: up to 13 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- E of Broadway Centre, Elgin Rd, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 62 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 33-37 Deckham Tce, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 7 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of Deckham Hotel, Old Durham Rd, Gateshead: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Humber Gdns: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- NE of Elgin Centre, Elgin Rd, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Split Crow Rd W of Woodbine Tce: up to 10 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Queen's Head, Sheriff's Highway, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead: up to 7 homes, permissioned (790 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 31 October 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 5 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 3UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE8 3UJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 124 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 3UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE8 3UJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hendon Road Deckham | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Short Stay Parking Bays | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.8 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewick Road Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K & A Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Durham Road (Dental Surgery) | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jay's News, Foods & Wines, Sunderland Road | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,300 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Draughts' Garden 27 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,350 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Saltwell Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 8 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Lookout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Falla Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bede Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brandling Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough NE9 5LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing NE9 5PA | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Toddling On NE9 5PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Deckham Stores NE8 3UA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Linzi's Fish & Chips / Pizza Bite NE8 3UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Deckham Bargain Store NE8 3SB | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| River Tyne Academy NE9 5PQ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Ario Vape NE8 3XA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Mar 2026 |
| St Marks Court NE8 3SA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| J M Stores NE8 3TT | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| A-Z Convenience NE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gateshead School Catering at Carr Hill Primary School NE9 5NB | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| The Imperial Express NE8 3TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Chef NE8 3TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| RENWICK STORES NE8 4BQ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kingston Road (24); On or near Edgware Road (15); On or near Chiswick Gardens (14); On or near Leyton Place (14); On or near Brownsea Place (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 83% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Warburton Crescent · Romford Place · Chiswick Gardens · Grange Terrace · Listers Lane · Leyton Place · The Causeway · Kitchener Street · Mayfair Gardens · Fullerton Place · Mafeking Street · Millway
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.