Is NE40 3EX a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
93 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of NE40 3EX. Most common: Shoplifting.
House prices
£158,254
Average price in Gateshead (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 7.8% year on year.
- Terraced
- £153,656
- Semi-detached
- £184,050
- Detached
- £296,217
- Flat / maisonette
- £98,869
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NE40 3EX specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
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CQC ratings near NE40 3EX on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near NE40 3EX on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.