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About

Windy Nook & Whitehills is a residential area in Gateshead, located south of the River Tyne. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated close to the A1, providing easy access to Newcastle and other parts of the North East. Local amenities include a few shops, a primary school, and several green spaces, such as Windy Nook Park.

The area has a strong community feel, with regular events and activities organised by local groups. Public transport links connect Windy Nook & Whitehills to central Gateshead and Newcastle. Nearby, the Heworth Golf Club and the Angel of the North are within a short drive. The area offers a quiet, suburban lifestyle while remaining well-connected to larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Windy Nook & Whitehills has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Windy Nook & Whitehills is £33,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Windy Nook & Whitehills: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Windy Nook & Whitehills Population

6,550

Population density

3,104 per km²

Demographics

British

6,202

94.73%

Other White

101

1.54%

Other Asian

0.63%

Other

0.49%

Arab

0.43%

Total population: 6,547

Housing

Owns outright

971

31.98%

Social rents from council

779

25.66%

Owns with a mortgage

743

24.47%

Private landlord or letting agency

304

10.01%

Other social rented

173

5.7%

Total households: 3,036

Property prices in Windy Nook & Whitehills

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Windy Nook & 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 & Whitehills over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£287,475	£216,243	£261,213	£338,125	£441,625
Flats	4	£64,500	£43,599	£58,000	£65,875	£67,975
Semi-Detached	31	£166,000	£103,000	£131,500	£190,000	£229,000
Terraced	20	£135,500	£84,250	£119,375	£143,750	£175,000

10 years median price trend in Windy Nook & Whitehills

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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