Postcode NE16 3BU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 269 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Swalwell Park.
Swalwell has a very 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 269 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from NE16 3BU.
Swalwell near NE16 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £159,500 (about £200 per square foot) in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £325,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £160,000 | £196 |
| Terraced | 31 | £150,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 12 | £95,500 | £177 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £102,500 | £159,750 | £124,950 |
| 2017 | £249,950 | £73,250 | £145,000 | £112,000 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £82,000 | £149,500 | £124,000 |
| 2019 | £283,750 | £109,950 | £152,500 | £122,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £74,950 | £171,500 | £140,500 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £92,475 | £178,500 | £127,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £91,000 | £178,750 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £90,750 | £220,000 | £132,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £92,000 | £216,000 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £312,000 | £97,000 | £215,000 | £148,500 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £131,000 | £145,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263 | £165 | £159 | £164 |
| 2017 | £210 | £149 | £164 | £145 |
| 2018 | £226 | £139 | £172 | £154 |
| 2019 | £268 | £179 | £159 | £142 |
| 2020 | £248 | £132 | £176 | £153 |
| 2021 | £283 | £170 | £197 | £167 |
| 2022 | £287 | £138 | £200 | £181 |
| 2023 | £285 | £163 | £247 | £183 |
| 2024 | £269 | £178 | £199 | £186 |
| 2025 | £300 | £185 | £215 | £167 |
| 2026 | £237 | £184 | £170 | £238 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 3BU.
In the NE16 3BU postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BT | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Crowley Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3EY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Derwenthaugh Road, Gateshead, NE16 3AF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Hexham Road, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3AF | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE16 3BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Craig
Whickham North - Elected 24 Oct 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE16 3BU records about 269 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NE16 3BU in Swalwell is £159,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE16 3BU, including Swalwell Primary School (Good), Front Street Community Primary School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE16 3BU is MetroCentre, about 1,191 m away.
NE16 3BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,898 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE16 3BU is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Craig (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.