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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Dunston Hill is £168,500 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,500 and £223,250. 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 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
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
23.47(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(-42%)
Public order
5.79(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.63(-74%)
Vehicle crime
3.05(-26%)
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

Median price: £168,500
Price per sq ft: £182
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £139K – £223K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 (about £182 per square foot) in Dunston Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunston Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£345,000£302
Semi-Detached44£165,000£188
Terraced19£165,000£165
Flats4£115,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunston Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000—£119,950£90,000
2017£240,500£71,750£118,000£109,460
2018£250,000£72,500£132,750£124,750
2019£376,000£73,000£147,000£117,500
2020£292,000£84,000£140,000£120,000
2021£315,000£74,000£152,000£118,000
2022£293,500£84,000£163,000£136,000
2023£423,995£86,000£159,975£165,000
2024£370,000£100,000£177,000£164,000
2025£419,995£88,250£159,000£166,500
2026£402,000—£175,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230—£127£118
2017£196£94£140£126
2018£209£97£164£118
2019£158£101£167£126
2020£211£112£156£142
2021£270£102£178£145
2022£248£124£191£140
2023£295£133£189£180
2024£287£126£196£156
2025£297£125£182£173
2026£340—£200£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.