NE8 1XX
a residential postcode in Bensham, Gateshead
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.9539 / 54°57'14"N
Longitude: -1.6141 / 1°36'50"W
OS Eastings: 424810
OS Northings: 562207
OS Grid: NZ248622
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR SP6.4X
Mapcode Global: WHC3R.5RM4
Plus Code: 9C6WX93P+H8
Maidenhead Locator System: IO94ew68
What Three Birds: lapwing.rail.shearwater
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Bensham Court, Gateshead NE8 1XX
Summary
NE8 1XX is a residential postcode in Bensham, Gateshead. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975 and between 1950 and 1966.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Gateshead is a town, which had a population of 120,046 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 76 people resident in NE8 1XX, of which 46 were male and 30 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
NE8 1XX is in the Newcastle travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Gateshead Primary Care Trust.
NE8 1XX is approximately 56m (184ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing NE8 1XX
7d2: Constrained City Dwellers - Ageing City Dwellers - Retired Independent City Dwellers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for NE8 1XX
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
9/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near NE8 1XX include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Waitrose, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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NE8 1XX at other websites
- Air quality forecast for NE8 1XX at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at NE8 1XX at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near NE8 1XX at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near NE8 1XX at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near NE8 1XX at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to NE8 1XX at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near NE8 1XX at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near NE8 1XX at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near NE8 1XX at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of NE8 1XX are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Metropolitan District
Gateshead Borough Council
Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Councillors
Catherine Donovan (Labour)
Kevin Dodds (Labour)
Eileen McMaster (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Gateshead
MP
Ian Mearns (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for NE8 1XX.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near NE8 1XX.
Primary
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1XS
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2HQ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4QL
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Caedmon Community Primary School
Whitehall Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4LH
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4UN
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Emmanuel College
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN
City Technology College
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Joseph Swan Academy
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Thomas Hepburn Community Academy
Swards Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9UZ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Heworth Grange Comprehensive School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PT
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Heaton Manor School
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.