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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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £580,000.

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
Detached36£342,500
Flats13£126,000
Semi-Detached30£215,500
Terraced41£165,000

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

NE165RP

Calow Way

NE165TP

Linley Hill

NE165YY

Woodpack Avenue

NE165AX

Fellside Road

NE165NL

Fellside Avenue

NE165RF

Newmin Way

NE165TB

Wansford Way

NE165AA

Sunniside Road

NE165UT

Clockburnsyde Close

NE165XD

Kingsway

NE165BA

Clockburn Lonnen

NE165HD

East Farm Court

NE165SN

Deepdale Close

NE165XA

Kingsway

NE165BS

Marston Walk

NE165DH

The Crescent

NE165LP

Dewhurst Terrace

NE165XU

Frosterley Walk

NE165BJ

Ancaster Road

NE165AJ

Grange Lane

NE165PT

Clover Hill

NE165QG

Starling Walk

NE165BE

Ancaster Road

NE165DZ

Lobleyhill Road

NE165SG

Falsgrave Place

NE165SP

Wansford Way

NE165SU

Regent Drive

NE165LW

Ravensworth Terrace

NE165NH

Hole Lane

NE165NT

Coronation Avenue

NE165UN

Leasyde Walk

NE165XG

Calder Walk

NE166AX

Ewehurst Road

NE165BY

Fellside Road

NE165ET

Burdon Plain

NE165NE

Sunniside Road

NE165UJ

Briarsyde Close

NE165YU

Oakham Avenue

NE165RE

Newmin Way

NE165SS

Wansford Way

NE165TA

Wansford Way

NE165BG

Ancaster Road

NE165PG

Kingsway

NE165QF

Bowes Close

NE165SJ

Glenhurst Drive

NE165UR

Clockburnsyde Close

NE165QW

Broadway

Data Sources

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