Postcode NE16 5NF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 42.3 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 2.0 miles away. There are 4 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 low crime rate, with approximately 42.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £39,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 5NF.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 5NF 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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside
In the NE16 5NF postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Dewhurst Terrace, Gateshead, NE16 5LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.