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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

NE163HU

Brinkburn Avenue

NE164AE

Laburnum Grove

NE165JB

Elsdon Court

NE165QU

Oakfield Road

NE119YR

St Michael's Way

NE164AJ

Whickham Bank

NE164LB

Spoors Cottages

NE164NA

Rose Avenue

NE165JQ

Warwick Avenue

NE163JF

Ruskin Road

NE164DN

St Marys Green

NE165QS

Birchwood Avenue

NE164AG

Axwell Park Close

NE119ZG

Hollinside Road

NE164PW

Whaggs Lane

NE163JP

Lonnen Drive

NE164DA

Deans Close

NE164JB

The Square

NE163JE

Burns Crescent

NE163DJ

Derwentwater Road

NE164AZ

Henderson Avenue

NE164BP

Kipling Avenue

NE164NG

Roseworth Terrace

NE165JA

Glendale Avenue

NE164DG

Front Street

NE163ER

Marlborough Avenue

NE164BZ

Blake Avenue

NE165SF

Arundel Walk

NE163JN

Plantation Avenue

NE163JQ

Carlyle Crescent

NE164JL

Front Street

NE165UZ

Heathwood Avenue

NE119YS

Allison Court

NE163EN

Horncliffe Gardens

NE164BY

Otterburn Gardens

NE164LE

Larkspur Road

NE164LT

Glebe Walk

NE165HH

Oakfield Drive

NE165YE

Syron

NE163BU

Park Terrace

NE163HS

Hood Street

NE164BQ

Kingsley Place

NE165QP

Oakfield Road

NE165QR

Warwick Avenue

NE163AS

Longrigg

NE119YW

Whickham North

NE163BT

Napier Road

NE163HA

Richmond Avenue

NE164LR

Lavender Road

NE163HT

Ridley Gardens

NE164AF

Bank Avenue

NE164ND

Holme Avenue

NE163EY

Coalway Lane North

NE164AN

West Street

NE165HY

Arlington Grove

NE163DW

Front Street

NE163EL

Alexandra Drive

NE163HB

Crowley Villas

NE163HQ

Colbeck Avenue

NE164JU

Fellside Road

NE165YA

Corsair

NE163DP

Brewery Bank

NE163JS

Axwell Terrace

NE164LP

Larkspur Road

NE165YQ

Larbre Crescent

NE119YH

Whickham North

NE164LN

Newfield Walk

NE164PJ

Mayfield

NE165ZD

Alnwick Close

NE163EQ

Market Lane

NE163JJ

Clavering Road

NE165SE

Albury Place

NE163DE

Brewery Lane

NE164BF

The Oaks

NE164NE

Allwork Terrace

NE165HG

Oakfield Road

NE165YL

Bullfinch Drive

NE163JL

Whickham Bank

NE164AW

James Street

NE164NQ

Holme Avenue

NE165AR

Burnthouse Lane

NE119YJ

Whickham North

NE163EJ

Oaklands

NE163JG

Tennyson Crescent

NE164BH

Milton Road

NE164HY

Fellside Road

NE164LG

Fir Tree Road

NE164LH

West Thorns Walk

NE163JR

Woodhouse Lane

NE164PH

Birchfield

NE165JL

Warwick Avenue

NE163BP

Quality Row

NE163EU

Lumley Avenue

NE163JH

Dickens Avenue

NE164AP

William Street

NE164BN

Brooke Avenue

NE164NF

Viola Terrace

NE165AP

Burnthouse Lane

NE163BZ

The Pavilion

NE164BD

Stubbs Avenue

Data Sources

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