Postcode NE16 4EL 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 Sunniside & Lobley Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chase Park.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,028 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 4EL.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 4EL 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 4EL postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, 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.