Edison Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4SE is located in the Saltwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gateshead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edison Gardens, Gateshead, NE8 4SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 4SD, NE8 4SB, NE8 4UE, NE8 4SH, NE8 4RY, NE8 4RU, NE8 4UL, NE8 4SN, NE8 4UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE8 4SE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 58.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 43% | 41.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 | 35.3% | 40% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 34.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.5% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 25.1% | 16.7% | -8.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 26.7% | -23.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 24% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 89.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 91.4% | 84.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edison Gardens was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% lower than the Low Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edison Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Low Fell and the 219th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Edison Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2024-07-05 | £103,082 |
| 22 Edison Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-05-17 | £140,171 |
| 14 Edison Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-04-14 | £133,812 |
| 34 Edison Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-10-12 | £102,561 |
| 36 Edison Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2015-06-19 | £113,119 |
NE8 4SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Kelvin Grove , NE8 4UN | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Community Primary School Cramer Street , NE8 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace College Saltwell Road South , NE9 6LE | 1out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,404 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibside School Shipcote Lane , NE8 4DE | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eslington Primary School Hazel Road , NE8 2EP | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominics Cafe | 199 Saltwell Road | 279 yd | |
| The Magpies Fish Bar | 170 Saltwell Road | 416 yd | |
| Samosa Sisters | Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall, Coatsworth Road | 657 yd | |
| Fountain Court Restaurant | Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 666 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Communal Recreation And Management, Fountain Court, Armstrong Street | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirling House | Stirling House, 173 Saltwell Road | 450 yd | |
| The Azure Blue | The Azure Blue, 100 Eastbourne Avenue | 476 yd | |
| Saltwell Social Club Limited | 100 Saltwell Road | 507 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 654 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Inn | 195-197 Rawling Road | 205 yd | |
| The Regent | 203 Saltwell Road | 279 yd | |
| Original Bakehouse | 201 Saltwell Road | 310 yd | |
| Yummy House | 218-220 Saltwell Road | 344 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 182 Saltwell Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Local | 208-210 Saltwell Road | 356 yd | |
| International Food Store | 76/78 Saltwell Road | 594 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 596 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 788 yd | |
| Obateni Limited | 100 Coatsworth Road | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 891 yd | |
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,071 yd |
| Gymetc. (Gateshead) MAINGATE MAINGATE KINGSWAY NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.