Long Rigg Road Blaydon, Gateshead
94 addresses across 3 postcodes (NE16), about 680 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 14917650.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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% to 30% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Derwenthaugh Riverside Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 1 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 95 of its 99 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whickham Cottage Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (55% of about 1,550 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)
- Brewery Bank, Swalwell: up to 10 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Shibdon House, Shibdon Rd, Blaydon: up to 7 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Boulevard SW, St Bede's Dr, Gateshead: up to 61 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Derwentside Nursing Home, Swalwell: up to 24 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Medway Crescent, Deckham, Gateshead: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- MetroGreen - Derwent East Bank, Long Rigg, Swalwell: up to 217 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Whickham Front St Sch new bldgs, School St, Whickham: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Clavering Rd, Swalwell: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (730 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 3AS | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 3AW | zone 3 | 0 / 5 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE16 6AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 100 addresses are between 1 m and 5 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 3AS | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE16 3AW | 100% | 30% | 30% | 0% |
| NE16 6AS | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ikea Metrocentre | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Turkish Community Association Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Cottage Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esso Derwent, Swalwell, Blaydon Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derwenthaugh Riverside Park 1.3 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Derwenthaugh Country Park 48 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blaydon Rugby Club 8.9 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 52 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761), a listed building (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Over River Derwent (Tyne and Wear Bridge Number 761) | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Axwell Park Dower House | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| St John's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Newburn Ford 1640 | Registered battlefield | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derwent Gut | Tidal water | 150 m south-west |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Damhead Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Dunston Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 99 |
95 of the street's 99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Excelsior Academy | All-through | 3–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Newcastle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| St Johns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited NE11 9YA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Asda (Cafe) NE11 9YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Cafe 89 NE11 9BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Panku Streetfood NE11 9YA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NE11 9YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Delta by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead NE11 9XF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| The Range NE11 9BT | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Greggs NE11 9BT | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| The Sun Inn NE16 3AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2023 |
| B&M Retail Limited NE11 9XU | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Newcastle (Metrocentre) Premier Inn NE16 3BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Sully's NE16 3DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| The Skiff Inn NE16 3BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| KFC NE16 3BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express NE16 3BE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 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 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 8 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
- NE16 3AS: 78 addresses of 84 in the postcode
- NE16 3AW: 15 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- NE16 6AS: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Longrigg · Marconi Way · Pinetree Way · Longrigg · Metrocentre · Marconi Way · Clasper Way · Long Rigg Road · Maple Row
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.