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Dunston Hill and Whickham East

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About

Dunston Hill and Whickham East is a residential ward situated on the south bank of the River Tyne. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from interwar semis to modern developments, set along steeply sloping streets that offer views across the valley. It functions primarily as a commuter area for Newcastle and central Gateshead, with local shopping parades serving daily needs. The terrain shapes the community, with the lower areas closer to the Tyne and the higher streets near the old Whickham highway.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the expansive Chase Park with its sports facilities and woodland walks. A notable local landmark is the stately Dunston Hill House, a former convalescent home that is a prominent feature on the skyline. The area is historically linked to coal mining, with some older properties originally built for colliery workers. Public transport connections, including frequent bus services along the A694, are a key feature for residents.

Area overview

On average Dunston Hill and Whickham East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunston Hill and Whickham East is £46,675 per year. There are 4 schools in Dunston Hill and Whickham East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dunston Hill and Whickham East is home to around 8,786 people, with a population density of about 2,046.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunston Hill and Whickham East Population
8,786
Population density
2,046.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.55(+20%)
Shoplifting
40.18(+243%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.69(-10%)
Public order
15.25(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.86(+13%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,352
95.07%
Other White
113
1.29%
Other
47
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.42%
Other Asian
33
0.38%
Total population: 8,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,309
31.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,344
18.29%
No qualifications
1,274
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,027
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 7,349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,655
42.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,362
35.28%
Social rents from council
343
8.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
8.81%
Other social rented
82
2.12%
Total households: 3,860

Property prices in Dunston Hill and Whickham East

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunston Hill and Whickham East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunston Hill and Whickham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced37£168,000
Detached27£435,000
Flats8£88,250
Semi-Detached50£170,000

10 years median price trend in Dunston Hill and Whickham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston Hill and Whickham East.

All postcodes in Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE164QT

Broom Close

NE164EF

Front Street

NE164QS

Broom Lane

NE119XL

Murray Gardens

NE119UJ

Ede Avenue

NE119RL

Knightside Gardens

NE164RS

Southfield Road

NE164SL

School Lane

NE164EN

Dockendale Lane

NE119UH

Whickham Avenue

NE119RQ

Whickham Highway

NE164RN

Lansbury Road

NE164TN

Garden House Crescent

NE119QN

Deneside

NE119QE

Park Avenue

NE164BT

Coalway Drive

NE119TQ

Westway

NE164PL

Ashfield Road

NE119XA

Cypress Crescent

NE119RY

Percy Gardens

NE164HD

The Orchard

NE164RJ

Broadpool Green

NE119NT

Grace Street

NE164QD

Whaggs Lane

NE164HQ

Front Street

NE119QL

Whickham Highway

NE164HE

Front Street

NE119PF

Clavering Square

NE119RA

Douglas Gardens

NE164PQ

Whaggs Lane

NE164HA

Crawley Gardens

NE164EA

Front Street

NE119PG

Hawthorn Drive

NE164SX

Wallace Avenue

NE164RE

Southfield Terrace

NE164RP

The Drive

NE119NY

Market Lane

NE164RB

Bucks Hill View

NE164PY

Cornmoor Road

NE119RJ

Spinneyside Gardens

NE164EX

Buttermere Avenue

NE164RR

The Drive

NE164RF

Broadpool Terrace

NE119RH

Braeside

NE119UN

Ellison Road

NE119FQ

Monkridge Court

NE119UQ

Oak Avenue

NE119PW

Finchale Close

NE164SR

Elm Avenue

NE119NU

Gunn Street

NE119UD

Myrtle Avenue

NE164TQ

Cherrytree Drive

NE119QD

Mountside Gardens

NE119RE

Braeside

NE164HB

Duckpool Lane

NE119UT

Holly Avenue

NE164ST

Tyne View Avenue

NE164TH

Duckpool Lane

NE164RG

Broom Terrace

NE164TD

Crowley Avenue

NE119UL

School Avenue

NE164SY

Lambton Avenue

NE119XB

Mount Grove

NE164HW

The Court

NE164RA

Broom Lane

NE119QJ

Whickham Highway

NE164TJ

Market Lane

NE164HN

Hayfield Lane

NE119XE

Monkridge Gardens

NE119US

Poplar Crescent

NE164SS

Ashfield Avenue

NE119SB

Otterburn Gardens

NE164RW

Arthur Cook Avenue

NE119XD

Valley Drive

NE119SA

Raylees Gardens

NE119QB

Mountside Gardens

NE164SZ

Lambton Avenue

NE119UR

Oak Avenue

NE119SJ

The Crescent

NE164QR

Southfield Gardens

NE119PX

Fountains Close

NE119RS

Woodburn Gardens

NE164SP

Park Drive

NE119DA

Mansion Heights

NE119QH

Whickham Highway

NE164TE

Duckpool Lane

NE164PB

Rectory Court

NE164QU

Broom Lane

NE164PT

Broom Lane

NE119RB

Woodside Gardens

NE164RD

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE119NQ

Glebe Terrace

NE164RY

Whickham Lodge Rise

NE119SL

Kensington Terrace

NE164QB

Willow Close

NE164QP

Broom Lane

NE164RU

The Crescent

NE119FR

Old School Close

NE164ER

Coniston Avenue

NE119RN

Knightside Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.