Postcode NE16 4BS is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham North area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Swalwell area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year. The median sale price in Whickham North is £147,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £117,750 and £230,625. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chase Park.
Swalwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,740 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.8% 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 255 ft away from NE16 4BS.
Swalwell near NE16 4BS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £313,500 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £156,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 29 | £150,095 | £199 |
| Flats | 19 | £100,000 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £254,975 | £86,000 | £157,000 | £129,950 |
| 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 | £213,500 | £148,500 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £113,500 | £151,000 | £151,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £119 | £159 | £166 |
| 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 | £218 | £167 |
| 2026 | £233 | £186 | £177 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 4BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2025 | 1, Wordsworth Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 15, Wordsworth Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 5, Coalway Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BX | Flats | Leasehold | £97,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 28, Kingsley Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 22, Kingsley Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the NE16 4BS postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Front Street Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2017. | |
Front Street Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jan 2017
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Swalwell Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
Swalwell Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2013. | |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2013
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE16 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Front Street, Gateshead, NE16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Broom Lane, Gateshead, NE16 4EL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 23-25 Clavering Road, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3EX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE16 4BS, 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 4BS records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE16 4BS in Whickham North is £147,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE16 4BS, including Front Street Community Primary School (Outstanding), Swalwell Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE16 4BS is MetroCentre, about 1,412 m away.
NE16 4BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,740 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 4BS is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Craig (Liberal Democrats).