Springwell Road Gateshead
1 address across 1 postcode (NE8), about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 14980119.
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Heworth, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beacon View Medical Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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
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 (77% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 29.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 246 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CROW HALL, grade II*
- UNDERHILL, grade II*
- 123 AND 125, KELLS LANE, grade II
- 2 GATE PIERS SOUTH OF CROW HALL, grade II
- 33 AND 35, FIFE STREET, grade II
- 35, DAVISON STREET, grade II
- ARDALLAN, grade II
- CHRIST CHURCH, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST ALBAN, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST GEORGE, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN, GATESHEAD FELL, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST PATRICK, grade II
- CROW HALL COTTAGE AND GARDEN WALL ATTACHED TO LEFT CORNER OF HOUSE, grade II
- FELLING POST OFFICE, grade II
- FIELD HOUSE, grade II
- FORECOURT WALLS AND GATE PIERS TO NUMBERS 123 AND 125, grade II
- GARDEN WALL TO SOUTH WEST OF NUMBER 231, grade II
- GATE PIERS, GATES AND OVERTHROW TO EAST OF CHURCH OF ST ALBAN, grade II
- GATE, GATE PIERS TO AND WALL AROUND ARDALLAN, grade II
- GATESHEAD DISTRICT HOUSING OFFICES, grade II
- HOME HOUSE, grade II
- MUSGRAVE SCHOOL, grade II
- NEW IMPERIAL BINGO CLUB, grade II
- PIERS AND LAMP HOLDERS NORTH OF GATESHEAD HOUSING OFFICES, grade II
- PRESBYTERY OF CHURCH OF ST PATRICK, grade II
- The Victoria Public House and Knox's Buildings, grade II
- THORNLEA (PART OF THE FORMER SHERRIFF HILL HALL), grade II
- URBAN STUDIES CENTRE, grade II
- WESLEY MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lyndhurst Centre, Beacon Lough Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead: up to 40 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Beacon Lough East, Gateshead: up to 191 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Wrekenton Multi-Purpose Centre, High St, Wrekenton, Gateshead: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Seaham Gdns, Wrekenton, Gateshead: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Whitley Court, Wrekenton, Gateshead: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Sentinal Sheds, Blaydon: up to 13 homes, permissioned (760 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 62 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE8 4BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Newcastle 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Durham Road-Aspenlaw Beacon Lough | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Marquisway - Kingsway South Team Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newcastle International Ferry Terminal Royal Quays | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Short Stay Parking Bays | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Fastned Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beacon View Medical Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beacon View Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wrekenton Health Centre | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Gateshead Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Beacon Lough - Gateshead Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 30 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mossheap Recreation Ground 9.3 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowes Railway, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowes Railway | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Saltwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lough Plantation | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Sheriff Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Longacre Dene | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Bowes Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Match Island | Island | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| St Anthony's Point | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glynwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windy Nook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (Kitchen) NE9 6RZ | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Ravenscroft NE9 7UY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Ruth Ribbon Hub NE9 7JQ | Mobile caterer | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ravensworth Golf Club Clubhouse NE9 7NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| New Mulberry Bush Nursery NE9 7JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Larkspur Primary School NE9 6SS | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Premier C&S Stores NE9 6ST | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (11); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 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) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- NE8 4BL: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Durham Road · Old Durham Road · Old Durham Road · Sundew Road · Bramblelaw · Sundew Road · North View · North View · Aspenlaw · West View · North View · High Street
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.