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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 moderate crime levels, with around 120 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
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
47.33(+305%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.91(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.41(+25%)
Public order
16.94(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.84(+21%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,329
94.78%
Other White
132
1.71%
Other
39
0.5%
Chinese
33
0.43%
Indian
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Semi-Detached34£183,750
Detached11£310,000
Flats14£98,975
Terraced28£154,298

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

NE164JH

Jasmine Villas

NE119YD

St Michael's Way

NE164JQ

Front Street

NE163JU

Byron Court

NE165YQ

Larbre Crescent

NE164AH

Edith Terrace

NE165JW

Shirwood Avenue

NE163EW

Heathwell Gardens

NE164BE

Graham Avenue

NE163EE

Enfield Avenue

NE163JW

Valley Drive

NE119YN

Whickham North

NE165AS

Burnthouse Lane

NE164LZ

Holme Avenue

NE163EQ

Market Lane

NE163DZ

Market Lane

NE163DF

Rosebud Close

NE164DB

Abbots Way

NE164LB

Spoors Cottages

NE164HY

Fellside Road

NE164LW

Well Close Walk

NE164LL

Allerdene Walk

NE164AB

Back Row

NE164LD

Runnymede Road

NE164NJ

Victoria Mews

NE165SF

Arundel Walk

NE163AQ

Quality Row

NE165RT

Chatsworth Place

NE165HH

Oakfield Drive

NE164JJ

Front Street

NE165XY

Ingleside

NE163BW

Park View

NE164LU

Glebe Avenue

NE165AR

Burnthouse Lane

NE119ZG

Hollinside Road

NE164JZ

Fellside Road

NE164LF

Friarside Gardens

NE164DN

St Marys Green

NE163AW

Long Rigg Road

NE163HG

Hampton Court

NE164PG

South View Terrace

NE163JE

Burns Crescent

NE163HB

Crowley Villas

NE163AF

Derwenthaugh Road

NE119XR

Whickham North

NE164PP

Whaggs Lane

NE164NH

Fellside Road

NE163AL

Market Lane

NE164HX

Castle Close

NE163HD

Crowley Road

NE165HY

Arlington Grove

NE164ND

Holme Avenue

NE163DW

Front Street

NE165JN

Chestnut Avenue

NE165YA

Corsair

NE119YJ

Whickham North

NE164BF

The Oaks

NE163EL

Alexandra Drive

NE163EH

Beverley Drive

NE164AS

George Street

NE165HX

Greystoke Gardens

NE119XS

Metro Park West

NE119HX

Hollinside Road

NE164JT

Fellside Road

NE165YE

Syron

NE119XX

Riverside Way

NE163EG

Shield Avenue

NE165HS

Brentwood Gardens

NE163ER

Marlborough Avenue

NE163DY

Lyndhurst Terrace

NE119YS

Allison Court

NE164NQ

Holme Avenue

NE165YD

Oakridge

NE164PJ

Mayfield

NE119YZ

Scotswood View

NE164LY

Glebe Rise

NE163DJ

Derwentwater Road

NE164AY

North View

NE165AP

Burnthouse Lane

NE164JB

The Square

NE163DP

Brewery Bank

NE119GA

Whickham North

NE164NE

Allwork Terrace

NE164JU

Fellside Road

NE165HP

Greystoke Avenue

NE165QU

Oakfield Road

NE164PW

Whaggs Lane

NE163HX

Derwent Crescent

NE164PD

Whickham North

NE163BZ

The Pavilion

NE163BS

Napier Road

NE163AS

Longrigg

NE119YT

Whickham North

NE163AA

Hexham Road

NE164BL

Spencer Grove

NE165YG

L'Arbre Crescent

NE164LE

Larkspur Road

NE163HZ

South View Terrace

NE163JG

Tennyson Crescent

NE164HZ

Fellside Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.