Living in NE40, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE40 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 NE40
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE40 in the last 2 years, with a median of £229,900 and a range from £35,000 to £750,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 MOSS CRESCENT, NE40 4XL | detached | £377,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 4 EDWIN TERRACE, NE40 4SB | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 41 MOLLYFAIR CLOSE, NE40 4UZ | flat-maisonette | £45,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 55 EMMAVILLE, NE40 3TR | terraced | £178,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 25 LAMBTON CLOSE, NE40 4UX | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 10 WAGTAIL GARDENS, NE40 3FG | semi-detached | £258,500 | 2026-04-30 |
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
20 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 | 0.9 mi |
| Wylam First School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Newburn Manor Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Walbottle Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
16 state primary and 2 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 | 26.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
| Skilled trades | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
97 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE40 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Gateshead's figures.
Common questions about NE40
What is the average house price in NE40?
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 NE40?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE40?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central NE40 in the last 2 years is £229,900, ranging from £35,000 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE40?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE40, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE40?
97 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE40 at risk of flooding?
Central NE40 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 NE40 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 £229,900; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 97 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE40 safe?
97 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE40 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? NE40 or NE41, NE40 or NE21, NE40 or NE15.
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