Postcode NE16 3DW 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 321.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 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 321.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from NE16 3DW.
Swalwell near NE16 3DW 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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 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 | 8 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £150,095 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 3DW postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 3DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Crowley Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BT | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3EY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.