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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
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
17.99(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.8(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-56%)
Public order
4.4(-50%)
Shoplifting
4.04(-67%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £465,000.

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
Detached35£340,000
Flats13£126,000
Semi-Detached30£215,500
Terraced40£163,750

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

NE165YZ

Thornhaugh Avenue

NE165BL

Northfield Close

NE165SL

Silverdale Way

NE165JS

Grange Lane

NE165PX

Gladeley Way

NE165PZ

Riding Barns Way

NE165SZ

Harewood Close

NE166BE

Fellside Road

NE165SW

Ennerdale Walk

NE165TQ

Gellesfield Chare

NE165NA

Sunniside Road

NE165RX

Catcheside Close

NE165AY

Fellside Road

NE165QN

Kiln Rise

NE165UB

Carrsyde Close

NE165UD

Carrsyde Close

NE165BT

Fairfield Avenue

NE165LA

Fellside Road

NE165QY

Hollinside Close

NE165TH

The Cedars

NE165TN

Foxhills Covert

NE165BR

Fellside Mews

NE165NS

Coronation Road

NE165AH

Grange Lane

NE165YS

Thistledon Avenue

NE165YT

Thistledon Avenue

NE165AD

Grange Lane

NE165DJ

Church Street

NE165LY

Laburnum Grove

NE165NR

Coronation Road

NE165SY

Rosewell Place

NE166AA

Hillhead Lane

NE165AF

South Avenue

NE165LX

Larch Street

NE165PQ

Kingsway

NE165RS

Thatcher Close

NE165XF

Calder Walk

NE165YR

Callaley Avenue

NE165ED

St Cuthberts Park

NE165NW

Kingsway

NE165PE

Fernville Avenue

NE165QD

Longwood Close

NE165RG

Broad Way

NE165RL

Aston Way

NE166PD

Bowes Crescent

NE165AW

Burnthouse Lane

NE165LH

Alexandra Terrace

NE165NQ

Highfield

NE165XT

Catton Grove

NE165BB

Fellside Road

NE165PF

Gateshead Road

NE165TY

Redhill Drive

NE165UQ

Briarsyde Close

NE164PS

Elm Court

NE165AN

Burnthouse Lane

NE165EB

St Cuthberts Road

NE165RH

Marlow Way

NE165RQ

Marlow Way

NE165SD

Southcote

NE165SQ

Silverdale Way

NE165SX

Windsor Close

NE165TT

Sunnidale

NE165XN

Wansbeck Close

NE165DN

Glamis Terrace

NE165TU

Hunt Lea

NE165EF

Grove Terrace

NE165XP

Kingsway

NE166BG

Hillhead Lane

NE165NU

Queens Drive

NE165AE

Grange Lane

NE165AQ

Grange Nook

NE165NG

Hole Lane

NE165RD

Broadway

NE165PP

Farm Close

NE165TS

Weston Avenue

NE165AT

Burnthouse Lane

NE165NF

Sunniside Road

NE165PL

Kingsway

NE165TE

Ladyhaugh Drive

NE165BQ

Ancaster Road

NE165BW

Marston Walk

NE165EU

The Birches

NE165UF

Leasyde Walk

NE165LR

Sun Street

NE165PA

Prinn Place

NE165RB

Broadway

NE165TJ

The Cedars

NE165TR

Woodmans Way

NE165TW

Ravenscar Close

NE165UG

Briarsyde Close

NE165XR

Coanwood Way

NE165BU

Blaxton Place

NE165RZ

Oakfield Road

NE165SR

Wansford Way

NE110HQ

Ravensworth Park Estate

NE165LT

Elm Street West

NE165AL

Grange Walk

NE165QE

Sunniside Court

NE165XQ

Lambley Close

NE165BD

Fellside Road

Data Sources

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