Postcode NE16 5QS is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham North ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Whickham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whickham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Whickham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whickham is £54,356 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 5QS.
Whickham near NE16 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £150,095 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 5QS postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Oakfield Road, Gateshead, NE16 5QU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Oakfield Road, Gateshead, NE16 5BY | 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.