Postcode NE16 4LG 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 70.0 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 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 70.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 4LG.
Whickham near NE16 4LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £156,750 |
10 years price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 4LG postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.