Postcode report
Is NE10 8QQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NE10 8QQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NE10 8QQ is a postcode in Wardley and Leam Lane, Gateshead, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NE10 8QQ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NE10 8QQ are housing and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NE10 8QQ is based on Gateshead 018 Census 2021. It covers 6,552 residents, 3,104 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NE10 8QQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NE10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £146k from 136 rolling sales, down 2.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NE10 8QQ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NE10 8QQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NE10 8QQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NE10 8QQ
Is NE10 8QQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NE10 8QQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NE10 8QQ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NE10 8QQ?
LocaleIQ matched NE10 8QQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NE10 8QQ?
The latest median sold price is £146k based on 136 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NE10 8QQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.