Brighton Gardens is in Gateshead and in Gateshead district. NE8 4SN 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 Brighton Gardens, Gateshead, NE8 4SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE8 4SP, NE8 4SJ, NE8 4SH, NE8 4SL, NE8 4SQ, NE8 4SD, NE8 4SB, NE8 4SE, NE8 4UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE8 4SN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 46.3% | 47.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 37.1% | 41.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 44.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 46% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38.3% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 15.2% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 46% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.2% | 77.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 86.3% | 86% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 84.2% | 88.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Gardens was 160.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 264.5% higher than the Low Fell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brighton Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Low Fell and the 145th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Brighton Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £225,751 | 2023-11-24 | £231,834 |
| 2 Brighton Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-07-28 | £249,609 |
| 3 Brighton Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-08-01 | £215,229 |
| 2 Brighton Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2022-07-20 | £250,799 |
| 1 Brighton Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-30 | £118,341 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School Monkchester Road , Walker NE6 2LJ | 4out of 4 | 4,515 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 | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Dunsmuir Grove , NE8 4QL | 4out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School Brighton Road , NE8 1XS | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caedmon Community Primary School Whitehall Road , NE8 4LH | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Dryden Road , Low Fell NE9 5TU | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 2,545 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road , Beacon Lough NE9 6RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,088 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 | 2,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 4,972 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 | 726 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead Jewish Boarding School 10 Rydal Street , NE8 1HG | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dryden School Shotley Gardens , Low Fell NE9 5UR | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keser Torah Boys' School 18-22 Gladstone Terrace , Gateshead NE8 4EA | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haskel School 53 Bewick Road , NE8 4DR | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent 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 | 401 yd | |
| The Magpies Fish Bar | 170 Saltwell Road | 551 yd | |
| Saltwell Towers Tea Room | Saltwell Park, East Park Road | 616 yd | |
| Royal Mail (Catering) | Earlsway | 681 yd | |
| Spice Connection | 248 Durham Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Azure Blue | The Azure Blue, 100 Eastbourne Avenue | 551 yd | |
| The Stirling House | Stirling House, 173 Saltwell Road | 593 yd | |
| Saltwell Social Club Limited | 100 Saltwell Road | 648 yd | |
| Gateshead Corporation Club | 357 Alexandra Road | 725 yd | |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery | TA Centre, Napier Armoury | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish Inn | 195-197 Rawling Road | 357 yd | |
| The Regent | 203 Saltwell Road | 401 yd | |
| Original Bakehouse | 201 Saltwell Road | 437 yd | |
| Yummy House | 218-220 Saltwell Road | 468 yd | |
| Little Chip | 22 Brinkburn Avenue | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Local | 208-210 Saltwell Road | 484 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 283 Coatsworth Road | 692 yd | |
| International Food Store | 76/78 Saltwell Road | 738 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 187-193 Durham Road | 774 yd | |
| Morrisons | Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwell Park SALTWELL VIEW | tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Life Health And Fitness Ltd 187-193 187-193 DURHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Brighton Avenue Primary School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Springslite (Low Fell) (Closed) Joicey Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Gateshead Fell Cricket Club Eastwood Gardens | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Newcastle Estates Sports And Leisure Club BENSHAM COURT | 1,041 yd | |
| Gateshead Rugby Club GATESHEAD FELL RUFC GATESHEAD FELL RUFC EASTWOOD GARDENS | grass pitches | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.