North Dene Low Eighton, Gateshead
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (DH3), about 110 m long. USRN 14915551.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £185,400 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (D: 9).
- 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 C; 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 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birtley Medical Group, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 48 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 | 3 | £185,400 | £168,000 | £211,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | £184,500 | £179,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £177,500 | £175,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £159,000 | £152,000 | £166,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £170,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | 42 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £211,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 34 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 48 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £185,400 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 10 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 24 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 60 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £179,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 44 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 3 May 2022 | 28 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2021 | 24 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2020 | 6 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 42 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £166,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 26 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 36 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2018 | 40 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 46 DH3 1QB | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2013 | 2 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2012 | 6 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 16 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 16 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 40 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 58 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £156,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 2002 | 2 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £88,950 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 26 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 8 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 24 DH3 1QB | Semi-detached | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 40 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (8); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (5); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 C (38% of about 1,140 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)
- Elisabethville, Birtley: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Bling Bling site, Durham Rd: up to 13 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 31 October 2026.
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 addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH3 1PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DH3 1QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham Road-Northdene Birtley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Marquisway - Kingsway South Team Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Team Valley Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Birtley Medical Group | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Washington Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birtley East Park 5,630 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windsor Road Allotments 4,810 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowes Railway, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowes Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bassett's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Bowes Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Match Island | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Sheddon's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Longacre Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 11 |
10 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtley East Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–7 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leybourne Fisheries DH3 1QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Jewel In The Crown DH3 1QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Sunarga Indian Restaurant DH3 1QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Birtley East Primary School DH3 1QQ | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Soka Wine Centre DH3 1JS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Nisa DH3 1HU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Thai Wah Chop Suey DH3 1HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Shop Local DH3 1HT | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newcastle Road (19); On or near Newcastle Bank (10); On or near Leyburn Place (8); On or near Long Bank (3); On or near Highfield (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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 | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
Elisabeth Avenue · Leybourne Hold · Long Bank · Newcastle Road · Dodds Terrace · Northdene · Dene Court · Windsor Road · Highfield · The Hollys · Valley View · Plover Lodge
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.