Postcode NE16 3DH 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 139.0 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chase Park.
Swalwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from NE16 3DH.
Swalwell near NE16 3DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £156,750 |
10 years price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 3DH postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.