Postcode NE16 4TJ 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 Swalwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Swalwell Park.
Swalwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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 0 ft away from NE16 4TJ.
Swalwell near NE16 4TJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | MetroCentre | N/A | Walking directions to MetroCentre |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swalwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Swalwell Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £189,500 in Dunston Hill and Whickham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £449,995 |
| Flats | 8 | £87,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £169,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
In the NE16 4TJ postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 4TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Clavering Road, Gateshead, NE16 3EY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Broom Lane, Gateshead, NE16 4EL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.