Postcode district
NE16: house prices and neighbourhoods
The NE16 postcode district (County Durham, Gateshead): 755 live postcodes across 8 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 2 November 2026.
Typical house price
£195,000
Median of 80 resales of existing houses in NE16, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£119,000
Median of 11 resales of existing flats in NE16, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in NE16
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnopfield | County Durham | £141,500 | – | Middle income | Clear signs |
| Catchgate & Dipton | County Durham | £110,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Few signs |
| Stanley North & East | County Durham | £105,000 | – | Below average income | Mixed signs |
| Birtley North & Kibblesworth | Gateshead | £174,000 | – | Below average income | Clear signs |
| Blaydon North & Winlaton Mill | Gateshead | £170,000 | £56,000 | Middle income | Clear signs |
| Sunniside & Lobley Hill | Gateshead | £170,000 | – | Middle income | Few signs |
| Swalwell | Gateshead | £200,000 | £77,875 | Below average income | Strong signs |
| Whickham | Gateshead | £257,250 | £121,498 | Affluent | Clear signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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