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About

Whickham occupies a prominent position on the south bank of the River Tyne, characterised by residential streets and local shopping parades centred around the Front Street area. The settlement has historical roots as a former mining village, with its elevated location providing extensive views across the Tyne Valley towards Newcastle. The area functions as a commuter suburb with its own established community infrastructure, including several schools and recreational grounds.

A notable local landmark is the Gibside estate, a large area of managed woodland and historic gardens owned by the National Trust, which borders the area to the west. The landscape includes steep banks leading down to the river, with paths connecting to the wider Derwent Walk and Tyne Riverside routes. Daily life here is shaped by its proximity to both open countryside and the urban centres of Gateshead and Newcastle, accessible via the nearby A1 road.

Area overview

On average Whickham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year. There are 3 schools in Whickham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whickham is home to around 6,965 people, with a population density of about 3,529.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whickham Population
6,965
Population density
3,529.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.93(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.48(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-60%)
Public order
3.73(-58%)
Shoplifting
3.16(-74%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,735
96.73%
Other White
48
0.69%
Indian
33
0.47%
Other
24
0.34%
Irish
16
0.23%
Total population: 6,963

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,164
36.21%
No qualifications
937
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
912
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
495
8.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,976

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,835
57.47%
Owns with a mortgage
932
29.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
211
6.61%
Social rents from council
126
3.95%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.35%
Total households: 3,193

Property prices in Whickham

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Whickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whickham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£350,000
Flats14£126,250
Semi-Detached35£245,000
Terraced10£197,750

10 years median price trend in Whickham

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

All postcodes in Whickham

NE165YZ

Thornhaugh Avenue

NE165SB

Grange Farm Drive

NE165BL

Northfield Close

NE165JG

Warwick Drive

NE165JS

Grange Lane

NE165RY

Oakfield Road

NE165SZ

Harewood Close

NE164QD

Whaggs Lane

NE165HU

Amberley Walk

NE165SW

Ennerdale Walk

NE165TQ

Gellesfield Chare

NE164LS

Lilac Gardens

NE165RX

Catcheside Close

NE165AY

Fellside Road

NE165QN

Kiln Rise

NE165QX

Dissington Place

NE165UB

Carrsyde Close

NE165UD

Carrsyde Close

NE165BT

Fairfield Avenue

NE165QY

Hollinside Close

NE165TH

The Cedars

NE165TN

Foxhills Covert

NE164PB

Rectory Court

NE165BR

Fellside Mews

NE165HL

Oakfield Close

NE165RT

Chatsworth Place

NE165AH

Grange Lane

NE165YS

Thistledon Avenue

NE165YT

Thistledon Avenue

NE164LD

Runnymede Road

NE164LF

Friarside Gardens

NE164NB

Carnation Terrace

NE165AD

Grange Lane

NE165SY

Rosewell Place

NE164PA

Rectory Lane

NE165AF

South Avenue

NE165HQ

Oakfield Avenue

NE165RS

Thatcher Close

NE165YR

Callaley Avenue

NE164PU

Cornmoor Road

NE165HS

Brentwood Gardens

NE165JH

Cheam Close

NE165RG

Broad Way

NE165RL

Aston Way

NE164PD

Whickham North

NE165AW

Burnthouse Lane

NE164LW

Well Close Walk

NE165JE

Bideford Grove

NE165QT

Lindale Avenue

NE164HN

Hayfield Lane

NE165UQ

Briarsyde Close

NE164EA

Front Street

NE164PS

Elm Court

NE165RH

Marlow Way

NE165RQ

Marlow Way

NE165SD

Southcote

NE165SQ

Silverdale Way

NE165SX

Windsor Close

NE165TT

Sunnidale

NE164PP

Whaggs Lane

NE165TU

Hunt Lea

NE164JG

Front Street

NE164LJ

Larkspur Road

NE165HP

Greystoke Avenue

NE164NL

Rectory Lane

NE164PG

South View Terrace

NE164QA

Millfield Road

NE165AE

Grange Lane

NE165AQ

Grange Nook

NE165RD

Broadway

NE165HT

Cloverdale Gardens

NE165JF

Amberley Grove

NE165TS

Weston Avenue

NE164LA

Fellside Road

NE164LZ

Holme Avenue

NE164RX

Millfield Court

NE165AT

Burnthouse Lane

NE165TE

Ladyhaugh Drive

NE165BQ

Ancaster Road

NE165BW

Marston Walk

NE165UF

Leasyde Walk

NE164EF

Front Street

NE164PF

Whaggs Lane

NE165JB

Elsdon Court

NE165QU

Oakfield Road

NE165RB

Broadway

NE165TJ

The Cedars

NE165TW

Ravenscar Close

NE165UG

Briarsyde Close

NE165BU

Blaxton Place

NE164LB

Spoors Cottages

NE165RZ

Oakfield Road

NE165SR

Wansford Way

NE164NA

Rose Avenue

NE165JQ

Warwick Avenue

NE164DN

St Marys Green

NE165AL

Grange Walk

NE165QS

Birchwood Avenue

NE164PW

Whaggs Lane

NE165TX

Rookery Lane

Data Sources

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