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NE16 4PP

Whaggs Lane

Whickham North

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Detailed insights for NE16 4PP

Overview

Postcode NE16 4PP 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Whickham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Whickham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 4PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Whickham near NE16 4PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
4,105.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.21(-79%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.1(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.42(-70%)
Public order
2.05(-75%)
Other crime
1.37(-63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
95.83%
Other
8
2.56%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.64%
Indian
1
0.32%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
50.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.79%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.79%
No qualifications
28
11.38%
Apprenticeship
18
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
51.18%
Owns with a mortgage
45
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Whickham North

Median price£159,500
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £240K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £159,500 (about £200 per square foot) in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whickham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£325,000£284
Semi-Detached35£160,000£196
Terraced31£150,000£190
Flats12£95,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whickham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whickham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£102,500£159,750£124,950
2017£249,950£73,250£145,000£112,000
2018£220,000£82,000£149,500£124,000
2019£283,750£109,950£152,500£122,000
2020£270,000£74,950£171,500£140,500
2021£285,000£92,475£178,500£127,000
2022£260,000£91,000£178,750£125,000
2023£330,000£90,750£220,000£132,000
2024£320,000£92,000£216,000£165,000
2025£312,000£97,000£215,000£148,500
2026£315,000£131,000£145,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whickham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whickham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£165£159£164
2017£210£149£164£145
2018£226£139£172£154
2019£268£179£159£142
2020£248£132£176£153
2021£283£170£197£167
2022£287£138£200£181
2023£285£163£247£183
2024£269£178£199£186
2025£300£185£215£167
2026£237£184£170£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whickham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whickham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 4PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 4PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 202578, Whaggs Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PPDetachedFreehold£419,000
28 Nov 20255, Cornmoor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PZTerracedFreehold£230,000
06 Nov 20254, Cornmoor Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
31 Mar 2025Brantwood, Sunniside Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5AADetachedFreehold£330,000
25 Apr 202510, Ashfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4PLTerracedFreehold£362,500

Schools

In the NE16 4PP postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE16 4PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWashingwell Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWhickham SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhickham Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE16 4PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily94 Oakfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5QUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,719
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,292
Band D£2,578
Band E£3,151
Band F£3,724
Band G£4,297
Band H£5,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE16 4PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Susan Craig

Whickham North - Elected 24 Oct 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mark Ferguson

Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyGateshead Central and WhickhamE14001244
WardWhickham NorthE05001085
ParishGateshead, unparished areaE43000229
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhickhamE02001698
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 017BE01008269
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE16 4PP

Is NE16 4PP (Whickham) safe?

The area around NE16 4PP records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near NE16 4PP?

The median sale price around NE16 4PP in Whickham is £159,500 (about £200 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE16 4PP?

There are 7 schools close to NE16 4PP, including Washingwell Community Primary School (Good), Whickham School (Good) and Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE16 4PP?

NE16 4PP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,931 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE16 4PP (Whickham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE16 4PP is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Craig (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.