Victoria Road is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 2TA is located in the Lobley Hill and Bensham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Road, Gateshead, NE8 2TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 2YP, NE8 4YJ, NE8 4XB, NE8 2TB, NE8 4YE, NE8 2SY, NE8 4YH, NE8 2TJ, NE8 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 2TA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 39.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 32.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.4% | 31% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -17.4% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 30.4% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 21.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE8 2TA this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 31.3% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 21% | 7.9% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 14.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 88.6% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 88.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 87.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 129.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Bridges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bridges and the 156th highest crime rate of 692 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 Victoria Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-12-16 | £70,566 |
| 203 Victoria Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-06-25 | £56,529 |
| 213 Victoria Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-09-30 | £115,588 |
| 282 Victoria Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2023-11-24 | £71,428 |
| 280 Victoria Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2023-11-24 | £71,428 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Infant School Bensham Terrace , NE8 2SQ | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Aided Junior School Derwentwater Road , NE8 2HQ | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Senior High School Durham Road , NE9 5AS | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,131 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery School Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 2out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,070 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Yeshiva Lezeirim Preparatory Academy 36-38 Gladstone Terrace , NE8 4EF | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Alexandra Road , NE8 1RB | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Limits | 4 King Street | 87 yd | |
| Berry's Cafe | 2 Newton Street | 335 yd | |
| Redheugh & Eslington Communal Lounge | Bolam Street | 417 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Communal Recreation And Management, Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 532 yd | |
| Deals on Meals | Communal Recreation And Management, Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham House | Bensham Road | 436 yd | |
| Saltwell Social Club Limited | 100 Saltwell Road | 485 yd | |
| Teams & District Social Club | Derwentwater Road | 507 yd | |
| The Stirling House | Stirling House, 173 Saltwell Road | 542 yd | |
| Tynesocial Community CiC | Sidney Grove | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Tandoori | 94-96 Saltwell Road | 413 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 182 Saltwell Road | 485 yd | |
| Saltwell and Batter | 107-109 Saltwell Road | 492 yd | |
| Yummy House | 218-220 Saltwell Road | 610 yd | |
| Original Bakehouse | 201 Saltwell Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Food Store | 76/78 Saltwell Road | 439 yd | |
| Shop Local | 208-210 Saltwell Road | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary School HAZEL ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Eslington Park | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Powerleague (Gateshead) ROPERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 651 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Smith Terrace ABBEYFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Gymetc. (Gateshead) MAINGATE MAINGATE KINGSWAY NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 806 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.