Postcode NE16 5HZ is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham North ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Whickham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 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 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whickham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Whickham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 5HZ.
Whickham near NE16 5HZ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £183,750 |
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £98,975 |
| Terraced | 28 | £154,298 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 5HZ postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 94 Oakfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Oakfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5BY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Front Street, Gateshead, NE16 4JA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 26 St Marys Green, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.
Elected local representatives for NE16 5HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Craig
Whickham North - Elected 24 Oct 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.