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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
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
60.71(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.15(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.39(+53%)
Public order
14.65(+79%)
Other theft
8.43(+41%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £136,000 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
Semi-Detached45£137,000
Detached4£245,000
Flats2£52,500
Terraced28£134,025

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

NE109AT

Barnton Road

NE108NB

Kellsway

NE108LG

Planesway

NE108RN

Springfeld

NE109SP

St Albans Place

NE108RL

Englefeld

NE108QP

Celandine Way

NE109RP

Bywell Gardens

NE109ST

Hodkin Gardens

NE108PT

Redemarsh

NE108PA

Westfield

NE109TL

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109AN

Hill Crest

NE108NW

Westfield

NE108JT

Cotemede

NE109AR

East View

NE108NR

Wealcroft

NE109AG

Creslow

NE109XG

Millbrook

NE108NS

Woodwynd

NE109AP

Creslow

NE108LR

Staneway

NE108NQ

Whitehill

NE109TN

Robert Owen Gardens

NE108SJ

Belmont

NE109DP

Squires Gardens

NE108SB

Chevington

NE109SY

Ruskin Road

NE108RJ

Glynfellis

NE109AF

Church Mews

NE108LQ

Hawksfeld

NE108LH

Yewtrees

NE108NH

Kellsway Court

NE109AY

Ratho Court

NE108NA

Prestwick

NE109RN

Windy Nook Road

NE108QN

Dykes Way

NE109XN

Millbrook

NE109DE

Windyridge

NE109XL

Millbrook

NE109RY

Stone Street

NE109BH

Harleston Way

NE109SR

St Albans Crescent

NE109TD

Greenbourne Gardens

NE108RR

Woodwynd

NE109SL

Albion Street

NE108NF

Westfield

NE108PD

Westfield

NE96RB

Railton Gardens

NE108NL

Whittleburn

NE108JS

Cotemede

NE109SA

Crossfield Park

NE108LW

Oakwood

NE108NZ

Westfield

NE109SG

Sea View

NE108RA

Lecondale

NE109SS

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE108LD

Cedarway

NE109DD

Windyridge Villas

NE109RF

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE109DL

Hall Gardens

NE108RB

Leam Lane

NE108RH

Glynfellis

NE108LT

Oakwood

NE108PW

White House Way

NE108PY

Bleachfeld

NE109SH

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109BD

Albion Street

NE109EL

Coldwell Lane

NE109RX

Burghley Road

NE109SE

Albion Street

NE108NX

The Paddock

NE108LN

Wealcroft

NE108PF

White Oaks

NE108PR

Redemarsh

NE109DR

Sunningdale Close

NE109DB

Doddington Villas

NE108SD

Falstone

NE109RJ

Windy Nook Road

NE108SH

Rennington

NE109BB

Albion Street

NE108NN

Felldyke

NE109BA

Dornoch Crescent

NE108NU

Monkton

NE108LZ

Prestwick

NE109XP

Millbrook

NE109RG

Campion Gardens

NE108QS

Wealcroft

NE108QX

Lecondale Court

NE109BQ

Harleston Way

NE108PU

Chilcrosse

NE109LH

Highfield Court

NE108LB

Bavington

NE108NG

Westfield

NE109AX

Muirfield Drive

NE109RH

Windy Nook Road

NE109SB

Fellsdyke Court

NE108RQ

Claypath

NE109XR

Millbrook

NE108LP

Pontdyke

Data Sources

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