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Dunston Hill

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About

Dunston Hill is a residential district located in the southwestern part of Gateshead, positioned on elevated ground above the River Tyne. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from interwar semis to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades serving the community. Its topography provides open views across the river towards the wider Tyneside conurbation.

The area is directly linked to the neighbouring Dunston, historically known for its coal staiths. A notable local landmark is the Dunston Hill Methodist Church, a prominent stone building with a tall spire that has been a focal point for over a century. The nearby Whickham Highway forms a main arterial route connecting the area to central Gateshead and Newcastle.

Area overview

On average Dunston Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunston Hill is £43,207 per year. There are 2 schools in Dunston Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dunston Hill is home to around 6,220 people, with a population density of about 2,608.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunston Hill Population
6,220
Population density
2,608 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.58(-28%)
Public order
7.88(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.59(-71%)
Other theft
3.38(-48%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,864
94.32%
Other White
91
1.46%
Other
36
0.58%
Chinese
34
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.5%
Total population: 6,217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,292
24.82%
No qualifications
1,127
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
965
18.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 5,206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,036
37.15%
Owns with a mortgage
915
32.81%
Social rents from council
346
12.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
333
11.94%
Other social rented
92
3.3%
Total households: 2,789

Property prices in Dunston Hill

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Dunston Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £559,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunston Hill 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£419,995
Flats8£87,475
Semi-Detached46£165,000
Terraced22£164,000

10 years median price trend in Dunston Hill

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

All postcodes in Dunston Hill

NE119QH

Whickham Highway

NE119UH

Whickham Avenue

NE119UY

Cypress Crescent

NE119PD

Beech Drive

NE119RB

Woodside Gardens

NE119RN

Knightside Gardens

NE119RQ

Whickham Highway

NE119TQ

Westway

NE119PA

Park Terrace

NE119PE

Beech Drive

NE119QA

Dunston Bank

NE119QB

Mountside Gardens

NE119UB

Wilson Street

NE119HS

Wellington Road

NE119PJ

Ash Grove

NE119SJ

The Crescent

NE119NX

Market Lane

NE119QD

Mountside Gardens

NE119SA

Raylees Gardens

NE119XL

Murray Gardens

NE119QS

Hillcrest Drive

NE119BD

Spoor Street

NE119XA

Cypress Crescent

NE119NY

Market Lane

NE119BJ

Parkside

NE119UD

Myrtle Avenue

NE119BB

Clephan Street

NE119NS

Shrewsbury Street

NE119UN

Ellison Road

NE119NP

Wood Street

NE119NU

Gunn Street

NE119UU

Cedar Crescent

NE119RL

Knightside Gardens

NE119SB

Otterburn Gardens

NE119XD

Valley Drive

NE119PH

Beech Drive

NE119BL

Dixon Place

NE119HL

Federation Way

NE119JG

Lancaster Road

NE119NT

Grace Street

NE119PF

Clavering Square

NE119PY

Dunston Bank

NE119BN

Haig Street

NE119PZ

Hexham Court

NE119TR

Ellison Road

NE119FR

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE119UA

Hawthorne Terrace

NE119PG

Hawthorn Drive

NE119QJ

Whickham Highway

NE119PU

Westminster Drive

NE119FP

Dryburgh

NE119RS

Woodburn Gardens

NE119RT

Woodburn Gardens

NE119HT

Wallace Street

NE119PT

Gibside Court

NE119UR

Oak Avenue

NE119RP

Knightside Gardens

NE119QE

Park Avenue

NE119TH

Rochester Gardens

NE119XJ

Maple Avenue

NE119JW

Halifax Road

NE119RE

Braeside

NE119UP

King George Avenue

NE119UQ

Oak Avenue

NE119RD

Braeside

NE119RJ

Spinneyside Gardens

NE119TL

Horsley Gardens

NE119TS

Ellison Road

NE119HF

Blenheim Place

NE119QN

Deneside

NE119ST

Ellison Road

NE119TN

Elsdon Gardens

NE119UT

Holly Avenue

NE119JR

Lancaster Road

NE119UL

School Avenue

NE119BP

Kent Avenue

NE119JT

Halifax Court

NE119RF

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE119TJ

Holmside Avenue

NE119QP

Bracken Drive

NE119TP

Briarwood Crescent

NE119RR

Railway Cottages

NE119RY

Percy Gardens

NE119DA

Mansion Heights

NE119DL

Mansion Heights

NE119NQ

Glebe Terrace

NE119UJ

Ede Avenue

NE119PW

Finchale Close

NE119RA

Douglas Gardens

NE119RH

Braeside

NE119XH

Redesdale Gardens

NE119QQ

Knoll Rise

NE119NR

Wynyard Street

NE119PB

Dunston Road

NE119BE

Renforth Street

NE119FQ

Monkridge Court

NE119RX

Hillhead Gardens

NE119JZ

Halifax Place

NE119XE

Monkridge Gardens

NE119QR

Hillside

Data Sources

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