Living in NE11, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE11 in Gateshead. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Gateshead: £158,254, up 7.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE11
167 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £162,000 and a range from £55,000 to £435,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 COANWOOD GARDENS, NE11 0DU | terraced | £166,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 39 ROTHBURY GARDENS, NE11 0AU | semi-detached | £143,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 61 SPINNEYSIDE GARDENS, NE11 9RJ | semi-detached | £196,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 74 ROTHBURY GARDENS, NE11 0AT | semi-detached | £145,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 111 KNIGHTSIDE GARDENS, NE11 9RP | terraced | £152,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 19 WOODBURN GARDENS, NE11 9RT | semi-detached | £145,000 | 2026-05-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
53 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Kingsmeadow Community School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Riverside Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
33 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bahr Academy, Dame Allan's Schools, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, Gateshead Jewish Nursery School, Keser Girls School, Keser Torah Boys' School and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near NE11, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, University of Northumbria At Newcastle.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
89 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Gateshead's figures.
Common questions about NE11
What is the average house price in NE11?
The average sold price in Gateshead is £158,254 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE11?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE11?
The median of 167 recorded sales around central NE11 in the last 2 years is £162,000, ranging from £55,000 to £435,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE11?
53 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE11, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE11?
89 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE11 at risk of flooding?
Central NE11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £162,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 89 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE11 safe?
89 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE11 or NE92, NE11 or NE88, NE11 or NE8.
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