Postcode NE16 3AL is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham North ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Swalwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 416.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Swalwell is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Swalwell Park.
Swalwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,898 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 416.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Swalwell is £39,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from NE16 3AL.
Swalwell near NE16 3AL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £356,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £226,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 3AL postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Crowley Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Derwenthaugh Road, Gateshead, NE16 3AF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Hexham Road, Swalwell, Gateshead, NE16 3AF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BT | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3EY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.