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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 high crime levels, with around 128 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
5/10
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
57.48(+40%)
Shoplifting
46.32(+281%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.95(+14%)
Public order
17.98(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.28(+36%)
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%
Irish
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 £189,500 in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 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
Detached23£449,995
Flats8£87,475
Semi-Detached55£180,000
Terraced36£169,000

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

NE119QH

Whickham Highway

NE119UH

Whickham Avenue

NE119UY

Cypress Crescent

NE164SQ

Ashfield Park

NE164QD

Whaggs Lane

NE119RB

Woodside Gardens

NE164RW

Arthur Cook Avenue

NE119RN

Knightside Gardens

NE164RP

The Drive

NE119RQ

Whickham Highway

NE164ES

Borrowdale

NE164PY

Cornmoor Road

NE119TQ

Westway

NE164RJ

Broadpool Green

NE119PA

Park Terrace

NE119QA

Dunston Bank

NE164EL

Front Street

NE164PB

Rectory Court

NE119QB

Mountside Gardens

NE119UB

Wilson Street

NE164TN

Garden House Crescent

NE164RG

Broom Terrace

NE119SJ

The Crescent

NE119NX

Market Lane

NE119QD

Mountside Gardens

NE119SA

Raylees Gardens

NE119XL

Murray Gardens

NE164PU

Cornmoor Road

NE164TD

Crowley Avenue

NE164TG

Orchard Road

NE119QS

Hillcrest Drive

NE164PL

Ashfield Road

NE164TB

Cromwell Road

NE119XA

Cypress Crescent

NE164BT

Coalway Drive

NE164RL

Southfield Green

NE164TA

Orange Grove

NE164HN

Hayfield Lane

NE119NY

Market Lane

NE164EA

Front Street

NE164PN

Ashfield Rise

NE119UD

Myrtle Avenue

NE164EU

Grasmere Road

NE164QT

Broom Close

NE164QU

Broom Lane

NE164RA

Broom Lane

NE119NS

Shrewsbury Street

NE164EQ

Whickham Park

NE119UN

Ellison Road

NE164ER

Coniston Avenue

NE164RR

The Drive

NE164TF

Orchard Road

NE164QA

Millfield Road

NE164RT

Washingwell Lane

NE164SW

Orchard Road

NE119NP

Wood Street

NE119NU

Gunn Street

NE119UU

Cedar Crescent

NE164HJ

Washingwell Lane

NE119RL

Knightside Gardens

NE119SB

Otterburn Gardens

NE119XD

Valley Drive

NE164RX

Millfield Court

NE164RY

Whickham Lodge Rise

NE164PZ

Cornmoor Gardens

NE164EF

Front Street

NE164PF

Whaggs Lane

NE164QR

Southfield Gardens

NE119NT

Grace Street

NE119PF

Clavering Square

NE164ST

Tyne View Avenue

NE164SX

Wallace Avenue

NE119PY

Dunston Bank

NE164HQ

Front Street

NE164SR

Elm Avenue

NE119PZ

Hexham Court

NE164RD

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE164TW

Duckpool Lane North

NE119FR

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE119UA

Hawthorne Terrace

NE164HH

Whickham Lodge

NE164HW

The Court

NE164SU

Beech Avenue

NE119PG

Hawthorn Drive

NE119QJ

Whickham Highway

NE164RE

Southfield Terrace

NE164RU

The Crescent

NE164SZ

Lambton Avenue

NE119PU

Westminster Drive

NE119FP

Dryburgh

NE119RS

Woodburn Gardens

NE119RT

Woodburn Gardens

NE119PT

Gibside Court

NE164HE

Front Street

NE119UR

Oak Avenue

NE164HL

Front Street

NE119RP

Knightside Gardens

NE164EP

Whickham Highway

NE164QW

Washingwell Park

NE119QE

Park Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.