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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

NE165ZB

Parkdale Rise

NE165YP

Bullfinch Drive

NE163DE

Brewery Lane

NE164JS

Axwell View

NE163EF

Market Lane

NE164BN

Brooke Avenue

NE165YW

Bullfinch Drive

NE164AL

Fellside Road

NE164LJ

Larkspur Road

NE163AD

Hexham Road

NE164DD

Whickham North

NE165SA

Bexley Place

NE165HQ

Oakfield Avenue

NE163JJ

Clavering Road

NE163ED

Market Lane

NE164AQ

Simonside View

NE163HU

Brinkburn Avenue

NE163EN

Horncliffe Gardens

NE164BG

Milton Road

NE165HT

Cloverdale Gardens

NE163BN

Hexham Road

NE164BJ

Chaucer Road

NE164AT

Whickham Bank

NE165JB

Elsdon Court

NE119YQ

Whickham North

NE165ZE

Hawksbury

NE119XW

Metrocentre

NE164DA

Deans Close

NE164TL

Lambton Avenue

NE163ET

Clavering Road

NE163EJ

Oaklands

NE163HY

Mount View

NE119BT

Gibside Way

NE165UY

Fernhill Avenue

NE163EZ

Masefield Avenue

NE163HS

Hood Street

NE163DH

Kipling Court

NE164AW

James Street

NE163AG

Jubilee Terrace

NE163HQ

Colbeck Avenue

NE163JL

Whickham Bank

NE163BT

Napier Road

NE163EU

Lumley Avenue

NE164AR

Thomas Street

NE164AX

North View

NE165HZ

Elsdon Road

NE164LS

Lilac Gardens

NE164PA

Rectory Lane

NE164JG

Front Street

NE164BY

Otterburn Gardens

NE119YP

Hollinside Road

NE164LQ

Redewater Gardens

NE119YG

Whickham North

NE165RY

Oakfield Road

NE163JP

Lonnen Drive

NE163DS

Market Lane

NE165JF

Amberley Grove

NE165JJ

Burns Close

NE163JD

Milton Road

NE164AJ

Whickham Bank

NE164LR

Lavender Road

NE165SB

Grange Farm Drive

NE165JD

Oakfield Road

NE164LA

Fellside Road

Data Sources

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