NE8 2YL
a residential postcode in Bensham, Gateshead
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.9513 / 54°57'4"N
Longitude: -1.6205 / 1°37'13"W
OS Eastings: 424407
OS Northings: 561921
OS Grid: NZ244619
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR SN8.PB
Mapcode Global: WHC3R.2TM3
Plus Code: 9C6WX92H+GR
Maidenhead Locator System: IO94ew58
What Three Birds: hoopoe.knot.rook
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Temple Green, Gateshead NE8 2YL
Summary
NE8 2YL 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 semi-detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly flats and houses.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of social housing and privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Gateshead is a town, which had a population of 120,046 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 62 people resident in NE8 2YL, of which 26 were male and 36 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
NE8 2YL is in the Newcastle travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Gateshead Primary Care Trust.
NE8 2YL is approximately 20m (66ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing NE8 2YL
7c3: Constrained City Dwellers - White Communities - Outer City Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for NE8 2YL
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
9/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near NE8 2YL 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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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near NE8 2YL at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of NE8 2YL 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 2YL.
- 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 2YL.
Primary
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Derwentwater Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 2HQ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Brighton Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1XS
Community 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
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School
Kelvin Grove, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4UN
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Caedmon Community Primary School
Whitehall Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4LH
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Secondary
Emmanuel College
Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0AN
City Technology College
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9NX
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Joseph Swan Academy
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6LE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
Cardinal Hume Catholic School
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Thomas Hepburn Community Academy
Swards Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9UZ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Inadequate
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
Heworth Grange Comprehensive School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 0PT
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 19
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.