Living in NE88, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE88 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 NE88
187 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE88 in the last 2 years, with a median of £95,000 and a range from £39,999 to £435,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 WINDSOR AVENUE, NE8 4PA | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 5 ST CHADS VIEW, NE8 4AY | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 365 RECTORY ROAD, NE8 4SR | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 64 WINDSOR AVENUE, NE8 4NG | flat-maisonette | £95,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 31 FARADAY GROVE, NE8 4UL | flat-maisonette | £78,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 113 EASTBOURNE AVENUE, NE8 4NJ | terraced | £67,500 | 2026-05-15 |
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 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
42 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 10 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
10 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 10 fee-paying schools near NE88, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
404 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE88 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Gateshead's figures.
Common questions about NE88
What is the average house price in NE88?
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 NE88?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE88?
The median of 187 recorded sales around central NE88 in the last 2 years is £95,000, ranging from £39,999 to £435,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE88?
65 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE88, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE88?
404 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE88 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE88 at risk of flooding?
Central NE88 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 NE88 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £95,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 404 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE88 safe?
404 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE88 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? NE88 or NE8, NE88 or NE92, NE88 or NE11.
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