Postcode NE16 4BS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chase Park.
Swalwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £183,750 |
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £98,975 |
| Terraced | 28 | £154,298 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 4BS postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 | 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 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.