Postcode NE16 4DN is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham North ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Whickham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whickham is £46,900 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chase Park.
Whickham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Whickham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whickham is £46,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from NE16 4DN.
Whickham near NE16 4DN 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
| 0.4 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £356,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £226,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 4DN postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Gateshead, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Gateshead, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3EY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.