Postcode NE16 5YW is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham North ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Swalwell area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Swalwell is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is MetroCentre located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swalwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Swalwell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.0 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 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Swalwell is £39,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 5YW.
Swalwell near NE16 5YW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Whickham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £217,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £156,750 |
10 years price trend in Whickham North
In the NE16 5YW postcode area, located within Swalwell, there are 7 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.