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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

NE108RX

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109BG

Harleston Way

NE108QQ

Wealcroft

NE109RD

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE109SJ

Albion Street

NE109BN

Whitehill Park

NE109AW

Albion Street

NE108NP

Whyndyke

NE108SE

Falstone

NE109RS

Lanercost Gardens

NE108QR

Wealcroft

NE108LA

Chevington

NE109AU

Selsey Court

NE109SX

Garvey Villas

NE109RZ

Whitehill Drive

NE109BJ

Mendham Close

NE109BU

Wellfield Terrace

NE108LL

Wealcroft

NE108XX

South Leam Farm

NE109XJ

Millbrook

NE109SD

Stone Street

NE109XW

Millbrook

NE108QY

Lecondale

NE108LS

Staneway

NE96QZ

Causeway

NE109BT

Cooperative Terrace

NE109BE

School Close

NE108ND

Wallinfen

NE108LU

Oakwood

NE109AL

Hill Crest

NE108XU

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE109RR

Woodvale Gardens

NE109RW

Windy Nook Road

NE109AJ

High Heworth Lane

NE109RT

Ollerton Gardens

NE109SQ

Cooperative Crescent

NE109TJ

Hopper Road

NE109XF

Millbrook

NE108PX

Brandywell

NE108RY

Beechway

NE108SA

Leam Lane

NE108NE

Wardenlaw

NE109SF

Cheviot View

NE108QL

Dykes Way

NE108PN

Colegate

NE108LY

Woodburn

NE109SU

Mill View

NE108NT

Leamside

NE108QU

Rickgarth

NE108RT

Glynfellis Court

NE108RE

Donside

NE109RQ

Woolerton Drive

NE108LX

Oakwood

NE109RE

Coltsfoot Gardens

NE109RU

Kane Gardens

NE96RA

Hodkin Gardens

NE108LJ

Wealcroft

NE108NJ

Fossdyke

NE108RP

Farrfeld

NE108LE

Firtrees

NE109DJ

Fleming Gardens

NE108RU

Wealcroft Court

NE108PQ

Staynebrigg

NE108SL

Brockwade

NE108PS

Redemarsh

NE109AQ

Creslow

NE108RS

Gilberdyke

NE108JY

Chevington

NE108QT

Rickgarth

NE109AS

East View Terrace

NE108RD

Leam Lane

NE108QW

Celandine Way

NE108NY

Laverick

NE108PB

Westfield

NE109TP

Oxberry Gardens

NE109XQ

Millbrook

Data Sources

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