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 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 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 low 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 15.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 37 | £168,000 |
| Detached | 27 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £88,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £170,000 |
10 year median 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.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 94 Oakfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE16 4PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Peter James Maughan
Dunston Hill and Whickham East - Elected 2 May 2024
Mark Ferguson
Gateshead Central and Whickham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.