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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

NE165BG

Ancaster Road

NE165XH

Lambley Close

NE165NX

Coronation Road

NE165AF

South Avenue

NE165YZ

Thornhaugh Avenue

NE165PW

Farm Close

NE165EB

St Cuthberts Road

NE164PS

Elm Court

NE166PA

Strathmore Crescent

NE166PB

Gibside Crescent

NE165LU

Beech Street

NE165XN

Wansbeck Close

NE165RA

Broadway

NE165AX

Fellside Road

NE165SU

Regent Drive

NE165AW

Burnthouse Lane

NE165NE

Sunniside Road

NE165BX

Hawthorn Close

NE165TT

Sunnidale

NE165QH

Napier Court

NE165NL

Fellside Avenue

NE165TY

Redhill Drive

NE165UX

Norhurst

NE165AJ

Grange Lane

NE165QE

Sunniside Court

NE165ND

Granby Close

NE165DA

Primrose Drive

NE165TA

Wansford Way

NE165XD

Kingsway

NE165UA

Carrsyde Close

NE165BR

Fellside Mews

NE165PE

Fernville Avenue

NE165BP

Marston Walk

NE165TG

Thornley Close

NE165SY

Rosewell Place

NE165TD

Dyke Nook Close

NE165PY

Blackthorn Close

NE165XR

Coanwood Way

NE165DZ

Lobleyhill Road

NE165TF

Wansford Way

NE165PT

Clover Hill

NE165YR

Callaley Avenue

NE166AA

Hillhead Lane

NE165RJ

Aston Way

NE165TJ

The Cedars

NE165XQ

Lambley Close

NE165EX

Sandygate Mews

NE165RZ

Oakfield Road

NE165PQ

Kingsway

NE165QL

Burnside Close

NE165EE

Burdon Plain

NE165RX

Catcheside Close

NE165DF

Sandygate Drive

NE165QF

Bowes Close

NE165QW

Broadway

NE165UB

Carrsyde Close

NE165AZ

Scholars Close

NE165BU

Blaxton Place

NE165HA

Burdon Park

NE165LT

Elm Street West

NE165NB

Orchard Close

NE165UQ

Briarsyde Close

NE165NH

Hole Lane

NE165QD

Longwood Close

NE165NW

Kingsway

NE165QZ

Hollinside Close

NE165PF

Gateshead Road

NE165ET

Burdon Plain

NE165UU

The Foxhills

NE165UG

Briarsyde Close

NE165DE

Violet Close

NE165DJ

Church Street

NE165AT

Burnthouse Lane

NE165DT

Abbots Hill

NE165YY

Woodpack Avenue

NE165ED

St Cuthberts Park

NE165NU

Queens Drive

NE165NG

Hole Lane

NE165LW

Ravensworth Terrace

NE165SS

Wansford Way

NE165XZ

Regency Drive

NE165PZ

Riding Barns Way

NE165LS

Elm Street

NE165NS

Coronation Road

NE165LQ

Streetgate

NE165SH

Glenhurst Drive

NE165AA

Sunniside Road

NE165XW

Kingsway

NE165UL

Leasyde Walk

NE165NN

Kingsway

NE165RS

Thatcher Close

NE165RH

Marlow Way

NE165QB

Longwood Close

NE110HR

Gateshead Road

NE166PE

Ravensworth Crescent

NE165YS

Thistledon Avenue

NE165EU

The Birches

NE165RF

Newmin Way

NE165UJ

Briarsyde Close

NE165XU

Frosterley Walk

Data Sources

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