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NE16 5LP

Whickham South and Sunniside

Gateshead

England / North East / Gateshead / Sunniside & Lobley Hill / Whickham South and Sunniside / NE16 5LP

Overview

Postcode NE16 5LP is located in an urban city, within the Whickham South and Sunniside ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Sunniside & Lobley Hill area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 2.3 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from NE16 5LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 5LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dunston located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Whickham South and Sunniside

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £587,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£337,000
Flats11£126,500
Semi-Detached35£220,000
Terraced25£170,000

10 years price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside

Schools

In the NE16 5LP postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miCo-op FoodDewhurst Terrace, Gateshead, NE16 5LP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.