Old Fold Road Gateshead
53 addresses across 5 postcodes (NE10,NE8), about 560 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 14920770.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 15, E: 6).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m 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 29 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bewick Road Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 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
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (7). Built: 1930-1949 (14); 1950-1966 (9); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 31, Old Fold Road
- 33, Old Fold Road
- 37, Old Fold Road
- 41, Old Fold Road
- 47, Old Fold Road
- 53, Old Fold Road
- 55, Old Fold Road
- 59, Old Fold Road
- 61 Old Fold Road
- 67, Old Fold Road
- 71, Old Fold Road
- 73, Old Fold Road
- 75, Old Fold Road
- 79, Old Fold Road
- 85, Old Fold Road
- 91, Old Fold Road
- 93, Old Fold Road
- 95, Old Fold Road
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 (75% of about 2,250 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)
- Sanderson Villas, Gateshead: up to 23 homes, permissioned (130 m)
- Askew Road (east), Gateshead: up to 162 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Hopper St, Gateshead: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Felling Park Depot, Felling Park, Felling: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Sunderland Rd playground and former Felling Library: up to 35 homes, pending decision (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Salvation Army premises, Smithburn Rd, Felling: up to 7 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Gateshead Quays Key Site (part of), Oakwellgate, Gateshead: up to 132 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Humber Gdns: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 6 November 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 27 October 2026 to 6 November 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026 to 13 October 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE10 0DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| NE10 0DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE10 0DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE8 3DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| NE8 3JA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 29 m and 37 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE10 0DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE10 0DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE10 0DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE8 3DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE8 3JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Manors 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 370 m |
| Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Fold Road Gateshead Stadium | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Gateshead | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Quarryfield Road Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewick Road Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K & A Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Durham Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8.5 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 30 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 20 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,030 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Newcastle Swing Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Swing Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Millers Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 4 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 5 |
| Under 55 | 47 | 43 |
6 of the street's 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 10 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | No published inspection |
| Brandling Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Falla Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gateshead College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincents Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Byker Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Bede Primary School (Kitchen) NE10 0DJ | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Tik-Tok Nursery NE10 0DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at St Wilfreds RC Primary School NE10 0DJ | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Asda NE10 0DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Blossoms Bistro NE10 0DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Gateshead International Stadium NE10 0EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Gateshead Football Club NE10 0EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| N27 UK Ltd NE8 3HL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| King James Hospital NE8 3EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Saji's Restaurant NE10 0AR | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Dhillons Convenience Store NE8 3QP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Orchid Cottage NE8 3QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| The Salvation Army NE8 3NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Pattinson House NE10 0AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| De Africana NE10 9LQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (14); On or near Park Road (12); On or near Elliot Road (11); On or near Acacia Road (11); On or near Swan Crescent (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 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: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS: Utility repair and maintenance works, 27 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, end-terrace (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE10 0DJ: 31 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- NE10 0DH: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- NE10 0DG: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- NE8 3DD: 1 address of 77 in the postcode
- NE8 3JA: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Friars Dene Road · Marigold Avenue · Acacia Road · Marigold Court · Sanderson Villas · Lobelia Avenue · Swan Crescent · Friars Dene Road · Pensher Street East · Baird Court · Bishops Park Road · Eastern 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.