Postcode NE16 5UE 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 Whickham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whickham is £46,900 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whickham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Whickham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 of residents in Whickham is £46,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 5UE.
Whickham near NE16 5UE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £587,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £337,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £126,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside
In the NE16 5UE postcode area, located within Whickham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.