Postcode NE16 4RY 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chase Park.
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 10.1% 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 4RY.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 4RY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
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 4RY postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Broom Lane, Gateshead, NE16 4EL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Front Street, Gateshead, NE16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 4RY, 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.