POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE8 2FA postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 35 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 22 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £175,000Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 35 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mNE8 2FA links 4 transport stops within 400m and 97 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Askew Road-St Cuthberts (BCT) at about 260m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Newcastle Rail Station at about 702m.
Local business
654 within 1200mNE8 2FA currently links 654 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 293 food and drink, 132 nightlife, 65 retail. The closest mapped place is Neo at about 387m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,621 online job adverts observedGateshead local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,799 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE8 2FA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
35 nearby school rows35 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE8 2FA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 23NE8 2FA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 23 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 179, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 24 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£175,000
Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE8 2FA, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
293 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (124), fast food (93), cafe (76).
Amenity group
Nightlife
132 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (71), bar (61).
Amenity group
Retail
65 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (44), mobile phone (10), electronics (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
64 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (33), supermarket (10), bakery (9).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
Neo
Beauty at Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Food and drink
Gino D'Acampo Quayside
Restaurant at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nightlife
The Crown
Pub at 2, Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead.
Nightlife
The Quayside (Wetherspoon)
Pub at 35-37, Close, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Food and drink
Mantra
Restaurant at 29, Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Food and drink
House Of Tides
Restaurant at 28-30, Close, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Primary option in NE8 1XS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Caedmon Community Primary School
Primary option in NE8 4LH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary option in NE8 4QL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE8 2FA before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE8 2FA.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE8 2FA with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE8 2FA.
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Ask vetted agents
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