Living in NE39, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE39 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 NE39
57 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE39 in the last 2 years, with a median of £137,000 and a range from £39,999 to £695,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 WOODLANDS ROAD, NE39 2LA | semi-detached | £134,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 26 HIGHFIELD ROAD, NE39 2LZ | terraced | £139,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 8 GLENCOE TERRACE, NE39 2NA | terraced | £101,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 1 EAST VIEW, NE39 2LQ | semi-detached | £267,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 9 LEAZES VIEW, NE39 2JN | terraced | £131,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 32 COWELL GROVE, NE39 2JQ | detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-24 |
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
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Burnopfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
9 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.0% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
36 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE39 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Gateshead's figures.
Common questions about NE39
What is the average house price in NE39?
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 NE39?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE39?
The median of 57 recorded sales around central NE39 in the last 2 years is £137,000, ranging from £39,999 to £695,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE39?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE39, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE39?
36 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE39 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NE39 at risk of flooding?
Central NE39 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 NE39 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £137,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 36 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE39 safe?
36 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE39 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? NE39 or NE17, NE39 or NE21, NE39 or NE16.
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