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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. 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£167,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £225K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Dunston Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £559,995.

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
Detached9£419,995£298
Terraced16£168,500£157
Semi-Detached49£162,500£188
Flats5£95,000£142

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£285,000—£119,000£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£86,500£159,000£169,000
2026£441,000—£165,000£174,875
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—£123£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£176
2026£385—£207£163
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.

All postcodes in Dunston Hill

NE119RF

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

NE119RD

Braeside

NE119FN

Cranswick

NE119UU

Cedar Crescent

NE119PH

Beech Drive

NE119XJ

Maple Avenue

NE119UE

Moore Avenue

NE119UA

Hawthorne Terrace

NE119PJ

Ash Grove

NE119UP

King George Avenue

NE119RS

Woodburn Gardens

NE119US

Poplar Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.