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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

NE165LQ

Streetgate

NE165PB

Neill Drive

NE165PD

Fell Close

NE165DD

Lily Close

NE165DT

Abbots Hill

NE165HA

Burdon Park

NE165TL

The Cedars

NE165TX

Rookery Lane

NE110HR

Gateshead Road

NE165DW

Church Street

NE165BN

Allerton Place

NE165BX

Hawthorn Close

NE165PN

Kingsway

NE165XW

Kingsway

NE166PE

Ravensworth Crescent

NE165QZ

Hollinside Close

NE165TD

Dyke Nook Close

NE166PB

Gibside Crescent

NE165AZ

Scholars Close

NE165LE

Streetgate

NE165LU

Beech Street

NE165RJ

Aston Way

NE165EE

Burdon Plain

NE165NB

Orchard Close

NE165ST

Wyndley Close

NE165UU

The Foxhills

NE165ND

Granby Close

NE166NU

Lobleyhill Road

NE165NN

Kingsway

NE165XE

Calder Walk

NE165LJ

Holmside Terrace

NE165LL

Granby Terrace

NE165PJ

Kingsway

NE165UA

Carrsyde Close

NE165DP

Cuthbert Street

NE165DQ

Shamrock Lane

NE165PW

Farm Close

NE165TF

Wansford Way

NE165YX

Woodpack Avenue

NE165AB

Whickham South and Sunniside

NE165DU

Lobleyhill Road

NE165RW

Ancrum Way

NE165UL

Leasyde Walk

NE166NS

Fellside Road

NE165NJ

Hollywell Lane

NE165EX

Sandygate Mews

NE165PR

Clover Hill

NE165PY

Blackthorn Close

NE166PA

Strathmore Crescent

NE165DA

Primrose Drive

NE165PH

Kingsway

NE165PS

Clover Hill

NE165QJ

Highgreen Chase

NE165UE

Leasyde Walk

NE165UX

Norhurst

NE165DF

Sandygate Drive

NE165QH

Napier Court

NE165XB

Kingsway

NE165XJ

Dunnock Drive

NE165XX

Waskerley Close

NE165XH

Lambley Close

NE165AG

Westacres Avenue

NE165DL

Church Street

NE165LB

Old Farm Court

NE165LD

Streetgate Park

NE165NX

Coronation Road

NE165PU

Clover Hill

NE165QA

Riding Barns Way

NE165LN

Thirlaway Terrace

NE165XL

Plenmeller Place

NE166NX

Byermoor

NE165LG

Gateshead Road

NE165RN

Ancrum Way

NE165XS

Calder Walk

NE165BP

Marston Walk

NE165DX

Lobleyhill Road

NE165LS

Elm Street

NE165NP

Kingsway

NE166AB

Gibside

NE165ES

Streetgate

NE165UW

Rushsyde Close

NE165DE

Violet Close

NE165EP

Pennyfine Road

NE165HB

Burdon Lodge

NE165XZ

Regency Drive

NE165DG

St Cuthberts Mews

NE165LF

Shepton Cottages

NE165QB

Longwood Close

NE165SH

Glenhurst Drive

NE165UH

Briarsyde Close

NE166PF

Lobleyhill Road

NE165BF

Lilac Avenue

NE165BH

Ancaster Road

NE165DB

Iris Walk

NE165LZ

Sunniside Road

NE165QL

Burnside Close

NE165RR

Meacham Way

NE165TG

Thornley Close

NE165UP

Springsyde Close

NE165RA

Broadway

Data Sources

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