Postcode NE16 4QU 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 20.9 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 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 20.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 4QU.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 4QU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £1,475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £529,995 |
| Flats | 9 | £84,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £192,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £169,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
In the NE16 4QU postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Broom Lane, Gateshead, NE16 4EL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Front Street, Gateshead, NE16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Gateshead, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Gateshead, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.