Second Avenue Gateshead
9 addresses across 4 postcodes (NE11), about 390 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14925260.
- Flood: 4 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% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dunston, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bensham Family Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 1,450 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)
- Bensham Hospital: up to 125 homes, not permissioned (910 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 7 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 0ND | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE11 0NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| NE11 0PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| NE11 0TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 10 m and 21 m above sea level (15 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE11 0ND | 75% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| NE11 0NF | 24% | 0% | 0% | 52% |
| NE11 0PZ | 69% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| NE11 0TU | 78% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway-Second Avenue Team Valley | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Marquisway - Kingsway South Team Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Cross Keys Lane Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.7 km (7.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bensham Family Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy @ Home LTD | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carew Dental Limited | 220 m |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Lobley Hill Service Station Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norwood Allotments Beggars Wood Park 1.1 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Ravensworth quadrangular castle | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beggar Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Saltwell Park Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Team Gut | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Shanks Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Dunston Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 9 |
6 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 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 |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Grace College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurserytime NE11 0JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| The Waggon Team NE11 9NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| O'Briens Sandwich Bar NE11 0BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Greggs NE11 0BE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Inn Hotel NE11 0BE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Valley Farm NE11 0BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Kingsway News NE11 0BE | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| I.M. SUBS Ltd NE11 0BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Londis Lobley Hill NE11 0UH | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Best One NE11 0DE | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Second Avenue (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 10 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 0ND: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- NE11 0NF: 3 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- NE11 0PZ: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
- NE11 0TU: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Princesway · Kingsway North · Kingsway North · New Road · Rede Street · Third Avenue · First Avenue · Lobley Hill Road · Princes Park · Queensway · Third Avenue · Festival Park Drive
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.