Postcode NE16 5ND is located in a major urban area, 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.1 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 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 31.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 5ND.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 5ND 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £211,750 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £222,500 |
| Detached | 37 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £95,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £158,500 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside
In the NE16 5ND postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Dewhurst Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.
Elected local representatives for NE16 5ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Mohammed
Whickham South and Sunniside - Elected 2 May 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.