Living in NE92, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE92 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 NE92
23 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE92 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £50,000 to £305,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 MAXWELL STREET, NE8 4TX | flat-maisonette | £85,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 4 HUXLEY CRESCENT, NE8 4UJ | semi-detached | £140,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 19 WATT STREET, NE8 4TU | flat-maisonette | £67,000 | 2025-11-11 |
| 23 ARKWRIGHT STREET, NE8 4TY | flat-maisonette | £78,000 | 2025-11-06 |
| 309 SALTWELL ROAD, NE8 4TN | terraced | £115,000 | 2025-11-03 |
| 14 VENTNOR GARDENS, NE9 6EA | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2025-07-16 |
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
59 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Kells Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
39 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 8 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
8 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bahr Academy, Gateshead Jewish Boarding School, Gateshead Jewish Nursery School, Keser Girls School, Keser Torah Boys' School, Newcastle Preparatory School and others.
All 8 fee-paying schools near NE92, 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 | 17.0% |
| Professional occupations | 15.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
196 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE92 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 NE92
What is the average house price in NE92?
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 NE92?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE92?
The median of 23 recorded sales around central NE92 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £50,000 to £305,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE92?
59 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE92, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE92?
196 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE92 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE92 at risk of flooding?
Central NE92 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 NE92 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £140,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 196 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE92 safe?
196 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE92 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? NE92 or NE88, NE92 or NE11, NE92 or NE8.
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