Postcode NE16 4AF 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 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% 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 280 ft away from NE16 4AF.
Swalwell near NE16 4AF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
| 0.4 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 4AF.
In the NE16 4AF postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Front Street, Gateshead, NE16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3BT | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for NE16 4AF, 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 4AF records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4AF in Swalwell is £159,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE16 4AF, including Front Street Community Primary School (Outstanding), Swalwell Primary School (Good) and Whickham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE16 4AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,492 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 4AF 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.