The postcode NE8 4LB is located in Gateshead, in the county of Tyne and Wear. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NE8 4LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NE8 4LB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NE8 4LB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to NE8 4LB is Westfield Terrace which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brinkburn Avenue-Westfield Terrace and is 63 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.24 km away at Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
The closest primary school to NE8 4LB (for ages 11 and under) is Gibside School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on March 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dryden School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 20, 2019 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from The New Treasure Express and is 1.3 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 29, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 115.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NE8 4LB is covered by the Northumbria police force association and Gateshead is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NE8 4LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NE8 4LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NE8 4LB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NE8 4LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibside School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (March 7, 2017) | 195 m |
| Caedmon Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 266 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy | 3-11 | 438 m | |
| South Street Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2018) | 450 m |
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 463 m |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School | Independent school | 10-16 | Requires improvement (July 12, 2018) | 527 m |
| Haskel School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 539 m |
| Keser Torah Boys' School | Independent school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (October 14, 2021) | 543 m |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 15, 2014) | 554 m |
| Shoshanim | Independent school | 2-5 | 613 m | |
| Keser Girls School | Independent school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 652 m |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy | 4-11 | 717 m | |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School | Independent school | 2-5 | Inadequate (December 13, 2018) | 787 m |
| Tashbar Boys Nursery | Independent school | 2-6 | Good (July 8, 2021) | 787 m |
| Dryden School | Special school | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 20, 2019) | 943 m |
| The Gateshead Cheder School | Independent school | 3-16 | Inadequate (April 4, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell | Academy | 4-11 | 1.1 km | |
| Eslington Primary School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 15, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2007) | 1.24 km |
| Carr Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.35 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NE8 4LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 901 m | |
| Olivia's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2021 | 1.1 km | |
| Royal Mail (Catering) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 1.17 km | |
| Chow Chow Street Food | Awaiting Inspection | 1.21 km | |
| Energas Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2021 | 1.21 km | |
| Naz | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 27, 2019 | 1.21 km | |
| United Wholesale Grocers Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 1.21 km | |
| Booker Wholesale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2021 | 1.21 km | |
| Wellacy Labs | Awaiting Inspection | 1.26 km | |
| Butlers Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2018 | 1.3 km | |
| Gateshead Foodbank | Awaiting Inspection | 1.3 km | |
| The New Treasure Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2018 | 1.3 km | |
| Wok On Wheels | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 6, 2020 | 1.3 km | |
| Tasty Box | Awaiting Inspection | 1.4 km | |
| Flamin Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 1.43 km | |
| Ready Fresh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 1.43 km | |
| Smiths News | Exempt January 30, 2019 | 1.45 km | |
| Burger Van | Awaiting Inspection | 1.48 km | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 1.51 km | |
| L & W News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2021 | 1.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NE8 4LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Brinkburn Avenue-Westfield Terrace | 63 m | |
| Coatsworth Road-Westfield Terrace | 104 m | |
| Alexandra Road | 152 m | |
| Prince Consort Road - St Albans Terrace | 246 m | |
| Prince Consort Road - Shipcote Lane | 251 m | |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.24 km | |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.27 km | |
| Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) | 1.28 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 10.94 km | |
| Newcastle International Ferry Terminal | 10.96 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 49.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NE8 4LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Saltwell Park | 531 m | |
| Saltwell Park Grove | 1.04 km | |
| Quarry Plantation | 1.05 km | |
| Sheriff Hill | 2.19 km | |
| Beacon Lough Plantation | 2.32 km | |
| Millers Hill | 2.56 km | |
| Ouseburn Valley | Valley | 2.75 km |
| Beggar Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Shanks Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Black Hill | 3.25 km | |
| Whickham Hill Plantation | 3.35 km | |
| Watergate Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Coxclose Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Robin's Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Lady Park | 3.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NE8 4LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 115.1 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.5 Mbps | 49.96 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 113.6 | 15.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for NE8 4LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Latitude | 54.95022300 |
| Longitude | -1.60396300 |
| OS Easting | 425464 |
| OS Northing | 0561802 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Northumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Gateshead |
| Electoral Ward | Saltwell |
| Local Authority District | Gateshead |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: North East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tyne and Wear |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newcastle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gateshead |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Tyneside BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Gateshead BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33000877 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gateshead 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gateshead 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |