Living in NE16, Gateshead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE16 in Gateshead. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Gateshead: £158,254, up 7.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE16
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £106,000 to £600,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 MARSTON WALK, NE16 5BP | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 22 WYNDLEY CLOSE, NE16 5ST | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 23 THISTLEDON AVENUE, NE16 5YT | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 7 MARSTON WALK, NE16 5BP | semi-detached | £134,900 | 2026-04-07 |
| 22 FALSGRAVE PLACE, NE16 5SG | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 33 NEWMIN WAY, NE16 5RF | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-04-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Fellside Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Parkhead Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
21 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
| Skilled trades | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
35 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Gateshead's figures.
Common questions about NE16
What is the average house price in NE16?
The average sold price in Gateshead is £158,254 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE16?
Prices in Gateshead are up 7.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE16?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central NE16 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £106,000 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE16?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE16, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE16?
35 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE16 at risk of flooding?
Central NE16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 35 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE16 safe?
35 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NE16 or NE21, NE16 or NE11, NE16 or NE39.
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