House prices in Whickham

Over the last six months, 75 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Whickham. Half sold for more than £160,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £43,500 and the dearest £565,000.

All 75 sales

Businesses in Whickham

All 1116 businesses in Whickham

Planning applications in Whickham

Planning applicationMon 5 Oct1.5 miles

Planning application at Gateshead Road Sunniside

Install a new wooden pole.

Gateshead Road Sunniside
Planning decisionFri 2 Oct0.15 miles

Approved: New signs at Bay Horse Inn Front Street Whickham

Display of 1No post mounted pictorial sign with 2No amenity boards fitted below, 2No fascia signs, 1No signwritten name and logo, 1No V shaped freestanding post sign, 1No directional sign, 2No amenity boards, 1No brewers board, and 1No door plaque.

Bay Horse Inn Front Street Whickham NE16 4EF
Planning decisionThu 1 Oct1.5 miles

Refused: Outline plans at Land South Of Chainbridge Road Blaydon

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED USE: Use of vacant land for open-air storage and parking of commercial vehicles (Use Class B8

Land South Of Chainbridge Road Blaydon NE21 5SS

All planning in Whickham

Roadworks and road closures in Whickham

RoadworksOn until 31 Oct1.0 miles

Temporary lights on Cross Lane (Northern Powergrid)

7 Sep to 31 Oct. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.

Cross Lane, Dunston, Gateshead
RoadworksOn until 26 Mar1.5 miles

Temporary lights on William Armstrong Drive (Newcastle City Council)

14 Sep to 26 Mar 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road, on the pavement and on the cycle path. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.

William Armstrong Drive, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne
RoadworksOn until 22 Oct0.5 miles

Temporary lights on Market Lane From Dunston Bank To Hollinside Road (Northern Powergrid)

25 Sep to 22 Oct. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. Two-way temporary traffic lights.

Market Lane From Dunston Bank To Hollinside Road, Gateshead
RoadworksOn until 30 Oct1.1 miles

Roadworks on Whickham Highway (Northumbrian Water)

12 Oct to 30 Oct. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the verge.

Whickham Highway, Whickham
RoadworksOn until 20 Nov0.35 miles

Roadworks on Duckpool Lane North (Northern Powergrid)

12 Oct to 20 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road.

Duckpool Lane North, Whickham Central, Whickham
RoadworksOn until 27 Nov0.35 miles

Roadworks on Cromwell Road (Northern Powergrid)

19 Oct to 27 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement.

Cromwell Road, Whickham Central, Whickham

All roadworks

Fuel prices near Whickham

UnleadedCheapest 165.9p at Costco Wholesale Gateshead, 1.2 miles · most around 172.8p · dearest 175.9p · 10 stations
DieselCheapest 192.9p at Costco Wholesale Gateshead, 1.2 miles · most around 197.9p · dearest 199.9p · 9 stations

Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.

All 11 stations near Whickham, cheapest first

New food places and hygiene scores in Whickham

Hygiene scoreWed 30 Sept1.0 miles

Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 30 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.

Unit 9 Metro Retail Park, Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9XU
Hygiene scoreMon 21 Sept0.8 miles

Bakers and Baristas scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 21 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.

83-85 Cameron Walk, Metro Centre, Whickham, NE11 9YR
Hygiene scoreMon 21 Sept0.85 miles

Bella Italia scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 21 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.

60 Garden Walk, Metrocentre, Whickham, NE11 9YL
Hygiene scoreMon 21 Sept0.9 miles

Clip n Climb Metro scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 21 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.

39 Garden Walk, Metro Centre, Whickham, NE11 9XY

All food & drink

What’s on in Whickham

What’s onSat 24 Oct0.85 miles

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Gateshead at Intu Metrocentre Gateshead

Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite! Family · From 12:00 · £3.99

Intu Metrocentre Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9YG
What’s onFri 30 Oct0.95 miles

We are bounce vs The New Monkey at The Fed

We have a special event for our Halloween show we are bringing the best from Dance and Makina so who's ready to party? Club night · From 17:00 · £15.00 to £25.00

The Fed, Lancaster Rd, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9JR, Gateshead, NE11 9JR
What’s onFri 30 Oct1.0 miles

Freaky Friday Bingo 30/10 - Buzz Bingo Metro Centre at Buzz Bingo Metro Centre

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10! Food & drink · From 19:00 · £10.00

Buzz Bingo Metro Centre, Metro Retail Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XU
What’s onSat 14 Nov1.0 miles

Curry Night 14/11 - Buzz Bingo Metro Centre at Buzz Bingo Metro Centre

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10! Food & drink · From 19:00 · £10.00

Buzz Bingo Metro Centre, Metro Retail Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XU

Everything on & licensed

Schools in Whickham

Front Street Community Primary School Primary · 413 pupils · 0.2 miles School remains Outstanding (2023)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Primary · 189 pupils · 0.3 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Swalwell Primary School Primary · 141 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2023)
Whickham School Secondary · 1690 pupils · 0.5 miles Good in every area (2025)
Washingwell Community Primary School Primary · 181 pupils · 0.5 miles Good in every area (2024)
Fellside Community Primary School Primary · 235 pupils · 0.65 miles Good (2022)
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Primary · 210 pupils · 0.9 miles Good (2022)
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Primary · 362 pupils · 1.0 miles School remains Good (2023)

All 10 schools and their Ofsted results

GPs, dentists and care in Whickham

Whickham Dental Practice Dentist · on your doorstep Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2024
Village Dental Practice Dentist · on your doorstep Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2023
Village Dental Practice Dentist · on your doorstep Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2023
The Whickham Practice GP surgery · on your doorstep Good (2026): outstanding in 1, good in 4
Chapman Dental Solutions Dentist · 0.1 miles Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2026
Chase Park Neuro Centre Nursing home · 0.2 miles Requires improvement (2026): good in 3, requires improvement in 2
The Manor House Whickham Care home · 0.35 miles Outstanding (2019): outstanding in 2, good in 3
Coalway Lane Nursing home · 0.5 miles Good (2025)

All 25 health and care services

Charities in Whickham

Neca We actively promote the prevention, recognition and treatment associated to use and misuse of substances including alcohol, drugs and… £1.8m a year · Clasper Way · 1.2 miles
Blaydon Youth And Community Centre Cio To further or benefit the residents of the Blaydon and surrounding wards of Gateshead, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation,… £610k a year · Shibdon Road · 1.4 miles
Derwentside And Gateshead Swim Team The charity focuses on the provision of a competitive swimming environment which is open to all equally, irrespective of difference. We… £243k a year · Derwentwater Gardens · 0.4 miles
Dunston Activity Centre WE RUN A LEISURE CENTER ASSET TRANSFERED TO US BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL.WE RUN A VARIETY OF FREE ACTIVITIES FOR THE LOCAL PEOPLE IN OUR AREA… £234k a year · 1.0 miles
Whickham Playzone LTD Childcare for 3 to 12 year old in the Whickham and surrounding area, before and after school and during school holidays £165k a year · Henderson Avenue · 0.35 miles

All 49 charities

Crime in Whickham

183 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Whickham in August 2026. The most common were shoplifting (49), violence (41), anti-social behaviour (22).

Crime by type

Whickham ranks 19th of 35 areas for crime, where 1st is the highest rate, at 74.8 per 1,000 residents a year. More on crime in Whickham

What’s changing in Whickham