Parkway Whickham, Gateshead
9 addresses across 9 postcodes (NE16), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 14921590.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 24% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Derwent Walk Country Park, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 9 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.
- People: About 1,560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 2,680 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: 48 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 27 November 2026 to 3 December 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 6 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge, footpath (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 4HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NE16 4LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 5TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 5TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 5UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE16 5XZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NE16 5YF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 5YR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE16 5ZA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 105 m and 125 m above sea level (111 m on average); the ground rises about 20 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 4HY | 100% | 24% | 24% | 0% |
| NE16 4LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5TU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5XZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5YF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5YR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5ZA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkway-Smile's Wood Whickham | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Cottage Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakfield Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Dental Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Newcastle General Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Penny Petroleum - Swalwell Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derwent Walk Country Park 125 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,100 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.5 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 125 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham, a scheduled monument, 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Gibside | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smile's Wood | Wood | 80 m north-east |
| Windy Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Snipes Dene | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Derwent Gut | Tidal water | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 9 |
6 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whickham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Front Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 17 NE16 5BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Co-operative Group NE16 5BY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| The Fellsider NE16 5BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Fellside Primary School NE16 5AY | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Regency Drive (3); On or near The Foxhills (2); On or near Ingleside (2); On or near Woodpack Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS: Utility repair and maintenance works, 6 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 19 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 27 November 2026 to 3 December 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE16 4HY: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- NE16 4LA: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- NE16 5TN: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- NE16 5TU: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- NE16 5UG: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- NE16 5XZ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- NE16 5YF: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- NE16 5YR: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- NE16 5ZA: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Callaley Avenue · Woodpack Avenue · Thornhaugh Avenue · Oakham Avenue · The Foxhills · Thistledon Avenue · Regency Drive · Leasyde Walk · Carrsyde Close · Ingleside · Woodhouse Lane · Briarsyde Close
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.