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About

Whickham is a residential area in Gateshead, located on the south bank of the River Tyne. It is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area has good transport links, including the Tyne and Wear Metro, providing easy access to Newcastle and other parts of the region. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, catering to everyday needs.

The area is surrounded by green spaces, such as Whickham Thicket and Derwent Walk Country Park, offering walking and cycling routes. It has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to urban centers. The nearby MetroCentre, one of the largest shopping destinations in the UK, is easily accessible. Whickham’s community-focused atmosphere makes it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Whickham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 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 of residents in Whickham is £46,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Whickham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
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

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

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 £240,000 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
Detached25£350,000
Flats16£126,000
Semi-Detached32£242,500
Terraced9£215,000

10 years median price trend in Whickham

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

All postcodes in Whickham

NE164QD

Whickham

NE165HU

Chestnut Avenue

NE165JG

Warwick Drive

NE165JS

Whickham

NE165RY

Albury Place

NE165SW

Whickham

NE165SZ

Fellside Road

NE165TQ

Gellesfield Chare

NE164LS

Friarside Gardens

NE165AY

Fellside Road

NE165QN

Kiln Rise

NE165QX

Dissington Place

NE165RX

Catchside Close

NE165UB

Carrsyde Close

NE165UD

Carrsyde Close

NE165BR

Fellside Road

NE165BT

Fairfield Avenue

NE164PB

Rectory Court

NE165HL

Oakfield Close

NE165QY

Hollinside Close

NE165RT

Chatsworth Place

NE165TH

The Cedars

NE165TN

Foxhills Covert

NE164PA

Whickham

NE165AF

South Avenue

NE165AH

Grange Lane

NE165HQ

Oakfield Avenue

NE165RS

Thatcher Close

NE165YS

Callaley Avenue

NE165YT

Carrsyde Close

NE164LD

Firtree Road

NE164LF

Friarside Gardens

NE164NB

Whickham

NE164PU

Cornmoor Road

NE165AD

Grange Lane

NE165HS

Brentwood Gardens

NE165JH

Cheam Close

NE165SY

Broadway

NE165RG

Broadway

NE165RL

Whickham

NE165YR

Callaley Avenue

NE165AW

Burnthouse Lane

NE164LW

Larkspur Road

NE164PD

Whickham

NE165JE

Bideford Grove

NE165QT

Lindale Avenue

NE164EA

Church Chare

NE164HN

Hayfield Lane

NE164PS

Elm Court

NE165RH

Whickham

NE165RQ

Whickham

NE165SD

Southcote

NE165SQ

Broadway

NE165SX

Windsor Close

NE165TT

Rushsyde Close

NE165UQ

Briarsyde Close

NE164PP

Whickham

NE165TU

Hunt Lea

NE164JG

Front Street

NE164LJ

Larkspur Road

NE164PG

Whickham

NE164NL

Front Street

NE164QA

Front Street

NE165AE

Grange Lane

NE165AQ

Grange Nook

NE165HP

Greystoke Avenue

NE165HT

Cloverdale Gardens

NE165JF

Amberly Grove

NE165RD

Broadway

NE165TS

Carrsyde Close

NE165BQ

Ancaster Road

NE165BW

Fairfield Avenue

NE164LA

Fellside Road

NE164LZ

Holme Avenue

NE164RX

Broom Lane

NE165AT

Burnthouse Lane

NE165TE

Ladyhaugh Drive

NE165UF

Briarsyde Close

NE164LB

Whickham

NE165BU

Blaxton Place

NE164EF

Front Street

NE164PF

Hayfield Lane

NE165JB

Elsdon Court

NE165UG

Briarsyde Close

NE165QU

Chatsworth Place

NE165RB

Broadway

NE165RZ

Oakfield Road

NE165SR

Glenhurst Drive

NE165TJ

The Cedars

NE165TW

Ravenscar Close

NE164DN

Front Street

NE164NA

Holme Avenue

NE165AL

Grange Lane

NE165JQ

Burns Close

NE165QS

Birchwood Avenue

NE164PW

Ashfield Road

NE165TX

Rookery Lane

NE165BN

Allerton Place

NE165BX

Hawthorn Close

NE164NG

Holme Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.