Postcode NE16 5LR 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 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from NE16 5LR.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 5LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £215,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £163,750 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Dewhurst Terrace, Gateshead, NE16 5LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.