Postcode NE16 4ST is located in a major urban area, within the Dunston Hill and Whickham East area of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Swalwell area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year. The median sale price in Dunston Hill and Whickham East is £197,500 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £147,850 and £274,500. The nearest station is MetroCentre, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chase Park.
Swalwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,740 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from NE16 4ST.
Swalwell near NE16 4ST 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chase Park | Medium | Walking directions to Chase Park |
| 0.2 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £202 per square foot) in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £435,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £185,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 33 | £160,000 | £179 |
| Flats | 4 | £115,000 | £146 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £515,000 | — | £125,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £254,000 | £72,005 | £137,000 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £72,500 | £165,000 | £129,000 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £73,000 | £172,500 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | £370,000 | £67,000 | £170,000 | £128,000 |
| 2021 | £429,000 | £78,475 | £170,000 | £124,975 |
| 2022 | £377,675 | £85,000 | £182,000 | £158,000 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £127,500 | £175,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £462,498 | £100,000 | £222,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £477,498 | £88,250 | £179,000 | £166,500 |
| 2026 | £386,000 | — | £194,000 | £163,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | — | £142 | £136 |
| 2017 | £208 | £94 | £154 | £135 |
| 2018 | £243 | £97 | £173 | £143 |
| 2019 | £252 | £101 | £179 | £164 |
| 2020 | £236 | £125 | £179 | £144 |
| 2021 | £280 | £118 | £190 | £152 |
| 2022 | £286 | £127 | £203 | £176 |
| 2023 | £293 | £193 | £210 | £207 |
| 2024 | £296 | £126 | £202 | £174 |
| 2025 | £298 | £125 | £192 | £174 |
| 2026 | £328 | — | £210 | £185 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 4ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 17, Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 2, Alexandra Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 5, Horncliffe Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 8, Ashfield Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4SQ | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Poachers Pocket, Market Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4TJ | Other | Freehold | £455,000 |
In the NE16 4ST postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Swalwell Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Front Street Community Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2017. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE16 4ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 23-25 Clavering Road, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3EX | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Broom Lane, Gateshead, NE16 4EL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 11 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4DN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Front Street, Gateshead, NE16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE16 4ST, 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
The area around NE16 4ST records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NE16 4ST in Dunston Hill and Whickham East is £197,500 (about £202 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NE16 4ST, including Swalwell Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham (Good) and Front Street Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NE16 4ST is MetroCentre, about 1,056 m away.
NE16 4ST scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,740 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham covering NE16 4ST is Mark Ferguson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter James Maughan (Liberal Democrats).