Postcode NE16 4PZ 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 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 2.3% 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 4PZ.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 4PZ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 4PZ postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, 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.