Catchside Close Whickham, Gateshead
20 addresses across 1 postcode (NE16), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14904820.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Gateshead costs £2,716 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 141 to 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whickham Cottage Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Gateshead in 2026-27: Band D £2,716 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,811 | £2,112 | £2,414 | £2,716 | £3,319 | £3,923 | £4,526 | £5,432 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (70% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 141 m and 143 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 5RX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadway Whickham | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Cottage Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakfield Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sunniside, Sunniside Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,120 m² | 340 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,100 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.5 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Gibside | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lambing Hill | Hill | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Gellesfield Plantation | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Snipes Dene | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Derwent Gut | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 20 |
2 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gateshead: see them on the Gateshead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whickham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Pharmacy NE16 5QU | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Premier NE16 5QU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Whickham Parochial CE Primary School NE16 5QW | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Coachman NE16 5AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gateshead School Catering at Clover Hill Primary School NE16 5SJ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burnside Close (3); On or near Windsor Close (2); On or near Harewood Close (2); On or near Regent Drive (1); On or near Southcote (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 73% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 54% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 14% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE16 5RX: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
Southcote · Hollinside Close · Highgreen Chase · Meacham Way · Grange Walk · Rosewell Place · Northcote · Windsor Close · Grange Farm Drive · Thatcher Close · Burnside Close · Lindale Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.