Postcode NE16 6AB is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.7 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 Blaydon located about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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 6AB.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 6AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 3.1 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.