Scotswood View Blaydon, Gateshead
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE11), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 14983236.
- 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 0% to 18% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 30 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Holmside Medical Group, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this 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 (72% of about 830 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)
- MetroGreen - Riverside West Central, Mandela Way, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 417 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- MetroGreen - Dunston W, St Omers Rd, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 528 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- MetroGreen - Dunston SW, Wellington Rd, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 266 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Play area, Wolseley Close, Teams, Gateshead: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Maranar House 28 - 30 Mosley Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1DF: up to 12 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- MetroGreen - South, Cross Lane, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 318 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Meadow Lane garages, Meadow Lane, Dunston, Gateshead: up to 11 homes, permissioned (900 m (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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 9XX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 24 | unlikely |
| NE11 9XU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE11 9YL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE11 9YZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 29 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 9XU | 18% | 18% | 18% | 82% |
| NE11 9XX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| NE11 9YL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| NE11 9YZ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 97% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 30 m |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Metrocentre | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 20 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Turkish Community Association Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holmside Medical Group | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 100 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Metro Centre, Swalwell Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 9.5 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 670 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,050 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| St John's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Westgate Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derwent Gut | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Dunston Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Whickham Hill Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Sugley Dene | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Newcastle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Atkinson Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingsmeadow Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Canning Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC NE11 9YP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In NE11 9YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| The Knot Churros NE11 9YG | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Go Outdoors NE11 9YZ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Grape Tree NE11 9YZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Entertainer NE11 9YZ | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| YoYo Noodle NE11 9YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Nando's (Blue Mall) NE11 9YZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Poundland NE11 9XX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| The Chuckling Cheese Company NE11 9YZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Subway Sandwich Shop NE11 9YZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Waterstones NE11 9YP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition NE11 9XZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| BONI ITALIAN COFFEE BAKERY NE11 9YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Greggs (Qube) NE11 9XY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (32); On or near Intu Metrocentre Transport Interchange (15); On or near Parking Area (15); On or near Metrocentre (5); On or near Handy Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 21% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 23% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
- NE11 9XX: 2 addresses of 48 in the postcode
- NE11 9XU: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
- NE11 9YL: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- NE11 9YZ: 1 address of 62 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Scotswood View · Mandela Way · Hollinside Road · Metro Park West
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.