Postcode NE16 4SN 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 Whickham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chase Park.
Whickham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Whickham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 4SN.
Whickham near NE16 4SN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
| 0.4 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell 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 4SN postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Broom Lane, Gateshead, NE16 4EL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 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 4SN, 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.