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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 very low 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
2/10
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
11.92(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.62(-73%)
Public order
4.02(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.88(-66%)
Shoplifting
3.02(-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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Whickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 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
Terraced15£197,500
Detached21£363,000
Flats10£111,500
Semi-Detached35£230,000

10 years median price trend in Whickham

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

All postcodes in Whickham

NE165SX

Windsor Close

NE165BW

Marston Walk

NE165BH

Ancaster Road

NE165JW

Shirwood Avenue

NE165YT

Thistledon Avenue

NE165TE

Ladyhaugh Drive

NE164NB

Carnation Terrace

NE165AY

Fellside Road

NE165HL

Oakfield Close

NE164LG

Fir Tree Road

NE165JS

Grange Lane

NE165UN

Leasyde Walk

NE165JN

Chestnut Avenue

NE165TW

Ravenscar Close

NE165RD

Broadway

NE165UJ

Briarsyde Close

NE164QB

Willow Close

NE165AF

South Avenue

NE165TN

Foxhills Covert

NE165AS

Burnthouse Lane

NE164SJ

Church Green

NE164NF

Viola Terrace

NE165QY

Hollinside Close

NE165SG

Falsgrave Place

NE164PU

Cornmoor Road

NE165AW

Burnthouse Lane

NE164LX

Holme Rise

NE164SN

The Knowles

NE165RY

Oakfield Road

NE165TX

Rookery Lane

NE164LB

Spoors Cottages

NE164LS

Lilac Gardens

NE165HN

Oakfield Road

NE165AT

Burnthouse Lane

NE165YR

Callaley Avenue

NE165HH

Oakfield Drive

NE165HQ

Oakfield Avenue

NE164LQ

Redewater Gardens

NE165BS

Marston Walk

NE165SR

Wansford Way

NE165TB

Wansford Way

NE165RQ

Marlow Way

NE165UH

Briarsyde Close

NE165RL

Aston Way

NE165TH

The Cedars

NE164PS

Elm Court

NE165RT

Chatsworth Place

NE164LD

Runnymede Road

NE164PF

Whaggs Lane

NE165XZ

Regency Drive

NE164LT

Glebe Walk

NE164LP

Larkspur Road

NE165RE

Newmin Way

NE165JA

Glendale Avenue

NE165JH

Cheam Close

NE165UF

Leasyde Walk

NE165TQ

Gellesfield Chare

NE165RG

Broad Way

NE165JD

Oakfield Road

NE165HS

Brentwood Gardens

NE165RJ

Aston Way

NE165JF

Amberley Grove

NE164QD

Whaggs Lane

NE165HW

Greystoke Walk

NE165TJ

The Cedars

NE165BN

Allerton Place

NE165UA

Carrsyde Close

NE165UU

The Foxhills

NE165RH

Marlow Way

NE164PA

Rectory Lane

NE164PE

Rectory Lane

NE165AQ

Grange Nook

NE165BX

Hawthorn Close

NE165QP

Oakfield Road

NE165XY

Ingleside

NE165YZ

Thornhaugh Avenue

NE165RZ

Oakfield Road

NE164LN

Newfield Walk

NE165BR

Fellside Mews

NE164QP

Broom Lane

NE165TF

Wansford Way

NE165QH

Napier Court

NE164HZ

Fellside Road

NE165SS

Wansford Way

NE165HX

Greystoke Gardens

NE165RN

Ancrum Way

NE165UP

Springsyde Close

NE165BL

Northfield Close

NE164LU

Glebe Avenue

NE165AA

Sunniside Road

NE165UW

Rushsyde Close

NE165QW

Broadway

NE165RP

Calow Way

NE164LW

Well Close Walk

NE164LF

Friarside Gardens

NE165RF

Newmin Way

NE165YX

Woodpack Avenue

NE165JB

Elsdon Court

NE164ND

Holme Avenue

NE165QX

Dissington Place

Data Sources

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