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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

NE165HR

Greystoke Avenue

NE165YG

L'Arbre Crescent

NE164BB

Phillips Avenue

NE164HZ

Fellside Road

NE164LU

Glebe Avenue

NE165YF

Larbre Crescent

NE119XU

Metro Retail Park

NE163HX

Derwent Crescent

NE164AX

North View

NE163HD

Crowley Road

NE164AY

North View

NE164NJ

Victoria Mews

NE165YN

Bullfinch Drive

NE119XF

Marconi Way

NE163HY

Mount View

NE164PR

Enfield Gardens

NE164TL

Lambton Avenue

NE119GA

Whickham North

NE119YN

Whickham North

NE164BX

Coalway Lane

NE164LL

Allerdene Walk

NE164HX

Castle Close

NE165JJ

Burns Close

NE165XY

Ingleside

NE163EX

Clavering Road

NE165AS

Burnthouse Lane

NE165HX

Greystoke Gardens

NE165HZ

Elsdon Road

NE119XR

Whickham North

NE164AB

Back Row

NE164BA

Hardie Avenue

NE164JA

Front Street

NE119XZ

Whickham North

NE163AW

Long Rigg Road

NE163DN

Sands Road

NE165HN

Oakfield Road

NE163BS

Napier Road

NE119YD

St Michael's Way

NE165JW

Shirwood Avenue

NE165SA

Bexley Place

NE165YW

Bullfinch Drive

NE163EF

Market Lane

NE163HZ

South View Terrace

NE165JN

Chestnut Avenue

NE164AS

George Street

NE165JR

Parkdale Rise

NE165ZA

Sandringham Drive

NE163AH

Woodhouse Mews

NE163ED

Market Lane

NE163ES

Grosvenor Avenue

NE163EW

Heathwell Gardens

NE164JJ

Front Street

NE165RU

Northcote

NE164JH

Jasmine Villas

NE164LX

Holme Rise

NE165HW

Greystoke Walk

NE165UY

Fernhill Avenue

NE163AQ

Quality Row

NE164DJ

Whickham North

NE164JT

Fellside Road

NE164LQ

Redewater Gardens

NE165JD

Oakfield Road

NE165JP

Warwick Close

NE164JQ

Front Street

Data Sources

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