Postcode NE16 6BG 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 48.1 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 Blaydon located about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill).
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 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 6BG.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 6BG 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill) | Medium | Walking directions to Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill) |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £215,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £163,750 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 6BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Station Road, Gateshead, NE39 1PZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Station Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1PY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.