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Whickham North

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About

Whickham North ward occupies the western edge of Gateshead, bordering the River Derwent. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing developments and local amenities that serve the community. Its landscape includes open green spaces and playing fields that slope towards the river valley, providing a distinct topographical character.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church, situated near the village centre. The area is defined by its network of smaller roads and pathways connecting neighbourhoods. The Whickham Fell area offers elevated views across the surrounding landscape, contributing to the ward's setting within the wider Tyneside conurbation.

Area overview

On average Whickham North has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whickham North is £50,558 per year. There are 3 schools in Whickham North: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whickham North is home to around 7,733 people, with a population density of about 2,035.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whickham North Population
7,733
Population density
2,035.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
55.22(+354%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.31(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.92(+53%)
Public order
19.53(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.07(+43%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,329
94.78%
Other White
132
1.71%
Other
39
0.5%
Chinese
33
0.43%
Pakistani
29
0.38%
Total population: 7,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,842
27.99%
No qualifications
1,351
20.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,116
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
936
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
642
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,582

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,379
37.61%
Owns with a mortgage
976
26.62%
Social rents from council
544
14.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
521
14.21%
Other social rented
170
4.64%
Total households: 3,667

Property prices in Whickham North

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whickham North 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 Whickham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£357,500
Flats11£98,000
Semi-Detached34£235,000
Terraced27£150,095

10 years median price trend in Whickham North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whickham North.

All postcodes in Whickham North

NE165SB

Grange Farm Drive

NE163AA

Hexham Road

NE164JR

Fellside Road

NE164BE

Graham Avenue

NE165JG

Warwick Drive

NE165RY

Oakfield Road

NE119NH

Metrocentre

NE164AR

Thomas Street

NE165HU

Amberley Walk

NE163AF

Derwenthaugh Road

NE164AL

Fellside Road

NE164AT

Whickham Bank

NE164LS

Lilac Gardens

NE165ZE

Hawksbury

NE119YG

Whickham North

NE163AL

Market Lane

NE165QX

Dissington Place

NE164NH

Fellside Road

NE163DF

Rosebud Close

NE164LY

Glebe Rise

NE163DD

Broadmeadows Close

NE163EB

Colbeck Avenue

NE163HG

Hampton Court

NE165HL

Oakfield Close

NE165RT

Chatsworth Place

NE163JA

East View Terrace

NE164AH

Edith Terrace

NE164JP

Fellside Court

NE119XX

Riverside Way

NE163DA

Swalwell Bank

NE163DS

Market Lane

NE164DB

Abbots Way

NE164JS

Axwell View

NE164LD

Runnymede Road

NE164LF

Friarside Gardens

NE164NB

Carnation Terrace

NE163AD

Hexham Road

NE163EG

Shield Avenue

NE164BW

Morris Road

NE164PA

Rectory Lane

NE165HQ

Oakfield Avenue

NE163BN

Hexham Road

NE163JB

Kipling Avenue

NE165HS

Brentwood Gardens

NE165JH

Cheam Close

NE165YB

Corsair

NE165YP

Bullfinch Drive

NE164JZ

Fellside Road

NE164PD

Whickham North

NE119YA

Gibside Way

NE119YL

Hollinside Road

NE163BW

Park View

NE163EE

Enfield Avenue

NE164LW

Well Close Walk

NE165JE

Bideford Grove

NE165QT

Lindale Avenue

NE163EH

Beverley Drive

NE119YQ

Whickham North

NE164BL

Spencer Grove

NE163DH

Kipling Court

NE163EZ

Masefield Avenue

NE164PP

Whaggs Lane

NE165YD

Oakridge

NE165ZB

Parkdale Rise

NE119HX

Hollinside Road

NE119XS

Metro Park West

NE163HE

Crowley Road

NE164AQ

Simonside View

NE164BJ

Chaucer Road

NE164DD

Whickham North

NE164JG

Front Street

NE164LJ

Larkspur Road

NE165HP

Greystoke Avenue

NE163AG

Jubilee Terrace

NE163DY

Lyndhurst Terrace

NE163DZ

Market Lane

NE163ET

Clavering Road

NE164BS

Wordsworth Avenue

NE165YJ

L'Arbre Crescent

NE163JW

Valley Drive

NE164NL

Rectory Lane

NE164PG

South View Terrace

NE119YP

Hollinside Road

NE163JU

Byron Court

NE164HU

Castle Close

NE165YH

Larbre Crescent

NE119XW

Metrocentre

NE163EP

Oaklands

NE164AU

Eleanor Terrace

NE164BG

Milton Road

NE165HT

Cloverdale Gardens

NE165JF

Amberley Grove

NE119XY

Whickham North

NE164LA

Fellside Road

NE164LZ

Holme Avenue

NE163DB

The Covers

NE163JD

Milton Road

NE119BT

Gibside Way

NE119YT

Whickham North

NE119YZ

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Data Sources

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