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Whickham South and Sunniside

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About

Whickham South and Sunniside is a residential ward situated on the western edge of Gateshead, bordering the Tyne Valley. The area is characterised by its elevated position, offering extensive views across the surrounding landscape. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with some modern developments. Local commerce is centred along Fellside Road and around the village green in Sunniside, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The ward contains significant green space, including the large and wooded Whickham Thorns recreation area with its sports facilities. A notable local feature is the Sunniside Heritage Centre, which occupies a former farmstead and highlights the area's transition from a rural to a suburban community. Transport links are defined by the A694, which connects the ward to central Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Area overview

On average Whickham South and Sunniside has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whickham South and Sunniside is £50,777 per year. There are 4 schools in Whickham South and Sunniside: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whickham South and Sunniside is home to around 8,173 people, with a population density of about 561.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whickham South and Sunniside Population
8,173
Population density
561.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.64(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.21(-40%)
Shoplifting
5.38(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-60%)
Public order
4.04(-51%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,870
96.29%
Other White
77
0.94%
Other
32
0.39%
African
28
0.34%
Indian
21
0.26%
Total population: 8,173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,361
34.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,189
17.48%
No qualifications
1,025
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
938
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
586
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,801

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,792
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,194
32.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
345
9.4%
Social rents from council
193
5.26%
Other social rented
79
2.15%
Total households: 3,671

Property prices in Whickham South and Sunniside

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £211,750 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whickham South and Sunniside 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 South and Sunniside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached36£222,500
Detached37£350,000
Flats11£95,000
Terraced44£158,500

10 years median price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whickham South and Sunniside.

All postcodes in Whickham South and Sunniside

NE165NJ

Hollywell Lane

NE165DP

Cuthbert Street

NE165DN

Glamis Terrace

NE165BF

Lilac Avenue

NE165BH

Ancaster Road

NE165PL

Kingsway

NE165SX

Windsor Close

NE165LN

Thirlaway Terrace

NE165PG

Kingsway

NE165RW

Ancrum Way

NE165QJ

Highgreen Chase

NE165ST

Wyndley Close

NE165LA

Fellside Road

NE165LP

Dewhurst Terrace

NE165PH

Kingsway

NE165AQ

Grange Nook

NE166NU

Lobleyhill Road

NE165DX

Lobleyhill Road

NE165PA

Prinn Place

NE165RR

Meacham Way

NE166NX

Byermoor

NE165RE

Newmin Way

NE165SZ

Harewood Close

NE165PU

Clover Hill

NE165RQ

Marlow Way

NE165LE

Streetgate

NE165LB

Old Farm Court

NE165SG

Falsgrave Place

NE165ES

Streetgate

NE165LH

Alexandra Terrace

NE165XT

Catton Grove

NE165UW

Rushsyde Close

NE165AH

Grange Lane

NE165PS

Clover Hill

NE165LZ

Sunniside Road

NE165TB

Wansford Way

NE165NA

Sunniside Road

NE165AN

Burnthouse Lane

NE165TN

Foxhills Covert

NE165BE

Ancaster Road

NE110HQ

Ravensworth Park Estate

NE165BD

Fellside Road

NE165TW

Ravenscar Close

NE165NT

Coronation Avenue

NE165NF

Sunniside Road

NE165BQ

Ancaster Road

NE165XP

Kingsway

NE166PF

Lobleyhill Road

NE165HB

Burdon Lodge

NE165NR

Coronation Road

NE165PN

Kingsway

NE165AG

Westacres Avenue

NE165BT

Fairfield Avenue

NE165XF

Calder Walk

NE165PP

Farm Close

NE165DW

Church Street

NE165QA

Riding Barns Way

NE166PD

Bowes Crescent

NE165AL

Grange Walk

NE165TH

The Cedars

NE165LR

Sun Street

NE165XE

Calder Walk

NE165BA

Clockburn Lonnen

NE165RN

Ancrum Way

NE165DL

Church Street

NE165RP

Calow Way

NE165DQ

Shamrock Lane

NE165UR

Clockburnsyde Close

NE165DU

Lobleyhill Road

NE165XS

Calder Walk

NE165AB

Whickham South and Sunniside

NE165YU

Oakham Avenue

NE165SR

Wansford Way

NE165YX

Woodpack Avenue

NE165UH

Briarsyde Close

NE166AB

Gibside

NE165TS

Weston Avenue

NE165TR

Woodmans Way

NE165UP

Springsyde Close

NE165UT

Clockburnsyde Close

NE165AY

Fellside Road

NE165NP

Kingsway

NE165DG

St Cuthberts Mews

NE165EP

Pennyfine Road

NE166BE

Fellside Road

NE165SW

Ennerdale Walk

NE165LD

Streetgate Park

NE165AD

Grange Lane

NE165UN

Leasyde Walk

NE165RL

Aston Way

NE165XB

Kingsway

NE165DD

Lily Close

NE165BB

Fellside Road

NE165XJ

Dunnock Drive

NE165XA

Kingsway

NE165BL

Northfield Close

NE165DH

The Crescent

NE165BS

Marston Walk

NE165RD

Broadway

NE165UE

Leasyde Walk

Data Sources

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