Warwick Close Whickham, Gateshead
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE16), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14929410.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 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 133 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whickham Cottage Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 100% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2007 | 5 NE16 5JP | Flat or maisonette | £395,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2003 | 3 NE16 5JP | Detached | £208,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (43% of about 650 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
Finished in the last three months
- 30 July 2026 to 24 August 2026: GATESHEAD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 5JP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE16 5JL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 133 m and 135 m above sea level (134 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 5JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE16 5JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | MetroCentre 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Blaydon 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakfield Road-Amberly Grove Whickham | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Metrocentre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Cottage Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakfield Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whickham Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Bensham Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sunniside, Sunniside Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,120 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,100 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.5 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Old Hollinside fortified hall house, Whickham | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buck's Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Gellesfield Plantation | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Snipes Dene | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Derwent Gut | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Shibdon Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Lemington Point | Wetland | 4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 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 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whickham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 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 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Washingwell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Pharmacy NE16 5QU | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Premier NE16 5QU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Coachman NE16 5AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dissington Place (2); On or near Cheam Close (2); On or near Hollinside Close (1); On or near Meacham Way (1); On or near Warwick Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 100% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 0% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Lindale Avenue · Shirwood Avenue · Grange Nook · Chestnut Avenue · Grange Lane · Birchwood Avenue · Burns Close · Warwick Drive · Thatcher Close · Westacres Avenue · Warwick Avenue · Dissington Place
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.