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Windy Nook and Whitehills

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Windy Nook and Whitehills Population

9,488

Population density

3,240.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,960

94.42%

Other White

123

1.3%

Other Asian

0.7%

Arab

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Total population: 9,490

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£279,950	£212,495	£242,475	£373,725	£448,745
Flats	3	£64,000	£42,399	£52,000	£64,500	£64,900
Semi-Detached	39	£145,500	£96,300	£116,000	£180,000	£226,600
Terraced	17	£136,000	£82,000	£118,000	£152,000	£176,000

10 years median price trend in Windy Nook and Whitehills

All postcodes in Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE108NS

Woodwynd

NE108NZ

Westfield

NE109RD

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE109TL

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109RF

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE109RX

Burghley Road

NE109SU

Mill View

NE109XG

Millbrook

NE108PX

Brandywell

NE108NF

Westfield

NE108PR

Redemarsh

NE108QP

Celandine Way

NE108LR

Staneway

NE108RB

Leam Lane

NE109RN

Windy Nook Road

NE109RP

Bywell Gardens

NE109XW

Millbrook

NE108QT

Rickgarth

NE109BE

School Close

NE108LU

Oakwood

NE108RQ

Claypath

NE109AN

Hill Crest

NE109DL

Hall Gardens

NE109DR

Sunningdale Close

NE108RS

Gilberdyke

NE109RG

Campion Gardens

NE109XP

Millbrook

NE108PA

Westfield

NE108PT

Redemarsh

NE108PU

Chilcrosse

NE108RL

Englefeld

NE109DB

Doddington Villas

NE108PN

Colegate

NE108LT

Oakwood

NE108LQ

Hawksfeld

NE108RA

Lecondale

NE108SH

Rennington

NE109BD

Albion Street

NE109AW

Albion Street

NE108RH

Glynfellis

NE108SD

Falstone

NE109AU

Selsey Court

NE108NH

Kellsway Court

NE108QU

Rickgarth

NE109RR

Woodvale Gardens

NE109RS

Lanercost Gardens

NE109SG

Sea View

NE109SX

Garvey Villas

NE108XU

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109BG

Harleston Way

NE109LH

Highfield Court

NE108NL

Whittleburn

NE109SH

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109TJ

Hopper Road

NE108NW

Westfield

NE109DD

Windyridge Villas

NE109RU

Kane Gardens

NE96QZ

Causeway

NE108JT

Cotemede

NE108NA

Prestwick

NE108PD

Westfield

NE108RT

Glynfellis Court

NE108SE

Falstone

NE109AP

Creslow

NE109RH

Windy Nook Road

NE108LA

Chevington

NE108PY

Bleachfeld

NE109AQ

Creslow

NE108PQ

Staynebrigg

NE108RE

Donside

NE108RR

Woodwynd

NE108QS

Wealcroft

NE109AS

East View Terrace

NE109BU

Wellfield Terrace

NE109TP

Oxberry Gardens

NE108NQ

Whitehill

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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