Postcode NE16 6NX 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 MetroCentre located about 3.6 miles away. There are 2 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 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from NE16 6NX.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 6NX 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
In the NE16 6NX postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.