Postcode NE16 5PJ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.1 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 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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 5PJ.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 5PJ 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 2.5 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 5PJ postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5PJ, 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.