Living in NE85, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE85 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 NE85
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE85 in the last 2 years, with a median of £168,000 and a range from £44,500 to £800,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 THURSBY GARDENS, NE9 6NL | terraced | £149,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 44 BLUEBELL CLOSE, NE9 6RF | detached | £335,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 8 YEWDALE GARDENS, NE9 6NU | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 112 BEACON LOUGH ROAD, NE9 6TB | terraced | £178,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 21 BLACKLOCK CLOSE, NE9 6AS | flat-maisonette | £80,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 82 EASEDALE GARDENS, NE9 6LY | semi-detached | £120,000 | 2026-04-29 |
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
65 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Harlow Green Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
42 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ateres Girls High School, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, Gateshead Jewish Nursery School, Keser Girls School, Keser Torah Boys' School, The Gateshead Cheder Primary School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near NE85, 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.
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 | 15.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
409 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE85 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
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 NE85
What is the average house price in NE85?
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 NE85?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE85?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central NE85 in the last 2 years is £168,000, ranging from £44,500 to £800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE85?
65 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE85, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE85?
409 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE85 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is NE85 at risk of flooding?
Central NE85 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 NE85 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £168,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 409 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE85 safe?
409 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE85 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. 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? NE85 or NE9, NE85 or NE92, NE85 or NE88.
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