Gateshead · NE8

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Covering Gateshead, Bensham, including Bridges, Deckham, Dunston, Teams & Riverside. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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NE8 (Gateshead) in a nutshell

NE8 covers Gateshead, Bensham, in Gateshead. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for NE8

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Gateshead council area

NE8 is in Gateshead's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

NE8 stretches across Bridges, Deckham, Dunston, Teams & Riverside and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'NE8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old NE8 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 737 of 1,321 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Gateshead page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does NE8 cover?

NE8 (Gateshead, Bensham) includes the wards of Bridges, Deckham, Dunston, Teams & Riverside, Felling, Lobley Hill & Bensham, Saltwell (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to NE8?

Neighbouring districts include NE1 (Newcastle city centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering NE8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in NE8?

About 15,447 households and 33,219 residents at the 2011 Census, across 737 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is NE8 in?

NE8 sits in Gateshead (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham, Jarrow and Gateshead East.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
NE8 1
Areas covered
Gateshead, Bensham 2
Active postcodes
737 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,447 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
33,219 2
Electoral wards
Bridges, Deckham, Dunston, Teams & Riverside, Felling, Lobley Hill & Bensham, Saltwell 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Gateshead Central and Whickham, Jarrow and Gateshead East 4
Local authority
Gateshead 4
Households privately renting (Gateshead built-up area)
18.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.