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Windy Nook and Whitehills

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About

Windy Nook and Whitehills is a residential ward situated on elevated ground in southeastern Gateshead. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing from the mid-20th century, with views extending across the Team Valley. Local amenities are focused along Whitehills Road, providing essential shops and services for the community. The topography and open sky contribute to the area's namesake breezy conditions.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Windy Nook Nature Reserve, a reclaimed quarry site with grassland and woodland walks. Housing estates are interspersed with smaller playing fields and pockets of greenery. It is a settled residential area with straightforward access to the A1 motorway, linking it to wider Tyneside. The community is served by primary schools and local social clubs, forming a practical suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Windy Nook and Whitehills has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Windy Nook and Whitehills is £38,556 per year. There are 4 schools in Windy Nook and Whitehills: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Windy Nook and Whitehills is home to around 9,488 people, with a population density of about 3,240.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windy Nook and Whitehills Population
9,488
Population density
3,240.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.3(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.94(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.87(+74%)
Public order
15.49(+76%)
Other theft
11.07(+70%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,960
94.42%
Other White
123
1.3%
Other Asian
66
0.7%
Arab
57
0.6%
Other
47
0.5%
Total population: 9,490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,095
26.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,520
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,276
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,147
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
887
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 7,817

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,297
29.68%
Owns outright
1,245
28.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,007
23.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
10.34%
Other social rented
280
6.41%
Total households: 4,370

Property prices in Windy Nook and Whitehills

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Windy Nook and Whitehills area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £467,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Windy Nook and Whitehills 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 Windy Nook and Whitehills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£279,950
Flats3£64,000
Semi-Detached39£145,500
Terraced17£136,000

10 years median price trend in Windy Nook and Whitehills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windy Nook and Whitehills.

All postcodes in Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE108PB

Westfield

NE108SJ

Belmont

NE108LB

Bavington

NE108LS

Staneway

NE108NR

Wealcroft

NE108QX

Lecondale Court

NE109RJ

Windy Nook Road

NE109SY

Ruskin Road

NE109TD

Greenbourne Gardens

NE109XN

Millbrook

NE108NJ

Fossdyke

NE109AY

Ratho Court

NE109XR

Millbrook

NE108NT

Leamside

NE109SS

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109XQ

Millbrook

NE108LD

Cedarway

NE108LH

Yewtrees

NE108NU

Monkton

NE109AG

Creslow

NE109SQ

Cooperative Crescent

NE108RU

Wealcroft Court

NE109RW

Windy Nook Road

NE109ST

Hodkin Gardens

NE108LE

Firtrees

NE108SB

Chevington

NE96RA

Hodkin Gardens

NE108NX

The Paddock

NE108PS

Redemarsh

NE109RY

Stone Street

NE108PF

White Oaks

NE108QL

Dykes Way

NE109AR

East View

NE109BB

Albion Street

NE96RB

Railton Gardens

NE108QN

Dykes Way

NE109DP

Squires Gardens

NE109XF

Millbrook

NE108LP

Pontdyke

NE109AT

Barnton Road

NE109BH

Harleston Way

NE109TN

Robert Owen Gardens

NE108PW

White House Way

NE109AL

Hill Crest

NE109BA

Dornoch Crescent

NE109RT

Ollerton Gardens

NE109SD

Stone Street

NE109BQ

Harleston Way

NE109SP

St Albans Place

NE109AF

Church Mews

NE108LJ

Wealcroft

NE108SA

Leam Lane

NE109AJ

High Heworth Lane

NE109SR

St Albans Crescent

NE109RQ

Woolerton Drive

NE108JY

Chevington

NE108SL

Brockwade

NE109XJ

Millbrook

NE108RJ

Glynfellis

NE108RP

Farrfeld

NE109BN

Whitehill Park

NE109RZ

Whitehill Drive

NE108LW

Oakwood

NE108NE

Wardenlaw

NE108NG

Westfield

NE108RD

Leam Lane

NE108RY

Beechway

NE109DJ

Fleming Gardens

NE109SA

Crossfield Park

NE109SF

Cheviot View

NE109SJ

Albion Street

NE109SL

Albion Street

NE109XL

Millbrook

NE108NY

Laverick

NE109BT

Cooperative Terrace

NE108LX

Oakwood

NE108RN

Springfeld

NE108ND

Wallinfen

NE108LL

Wealcroft

NE108QW

Celandine Way

NE109EL

Coldwell Lane

NE109SE

Albion Street

NE108LN

Wealcroft

NE108NN

Felldyke

NE108QQ

Wealcroft

NE109BJ

Mendham Close

NE108RX

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE108LY

Woodburn

NE108QY

Lecondale

NE109AX

Muirfield Drive

NE109RE

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE109SB

Fellsdyke Court

NE108LG

Planesway

NE108QR

Wealcroft

NE108XX

South Leam Farm

NE109DE

Windyridge

NE108JS

Cotemede

NE108LZ

Prestwick

NE108NP

Whyndyke

NE108NB

Kellsway

Data Sources

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