Is NE8 4EY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

434 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of NE8 4EY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
118
Anti-social behaviour
103
Public order
43
Criminal damage & arson
40
Other theft
30
Burglary
23
Vehicle crime
21
Shoplifting
20

House prices

£155,550

Average price in Gateshead (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.7% year on year.

Terraced
£151,364
Semi-detached
£181,175
Detached
£289,126
Flat / maisonette
£97,082

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for NE8 4EY 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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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near NE8 4EY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near NE8 4EY on Check Food Hygiene

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