Postcode NE16 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the Dunston Hill and Whickham East ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Swalwell area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 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 0.9 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 very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 125 ft away from NE16 4BU.
Swalwell near NE16 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £1,475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
In the NE16 4BU postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.