The NE16 postcode district is a postal district located in the NE Newcastle upon Tyne postcode area with a population of 24,720 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the NE16 postcode district is 13.26 square miles which is 34.35 square kilometres or 8,489.23 acres.
Currently, the NE16 district has about 747 postcode units spread across 4 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 1,600 postcodes. With 747 postcodes already in use, this leaves 853 units available.
The largest settlement in the NE16 postal code is Whickham followed by Burnopfield, and Sunniside.
The NE16 Postcode shares a border with DH9 (STANLEY, Dipton, Tanfield Lea), NE11 (GATESHEAD, Team Valley Trading Estate, Dunston), NE21 (BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, Winlaton Mill, Winlaton) and NE39 (ROWLANDS GILL, High Spen, Hamsterley Mill).
The primary settlement in the NE16 postcode district is Swalwell, located in the county of Tyne & Wear in the northeast of England. Other significant settlements within this postcode district include Whickham, Marley Hill, Sunniside, Burnopfield, and Hobson. The most significant post town in this district is Newcastle upon Tyne.
For the district NE16, we have data on 5 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector NE16 3, covers Swalwell in Tyne & Wear. The sector NE16 4, covers Whickham in Tyne & Wear. The sector NE16 5, covers Whickham and Sunniside in Tyne & Wear. The sector NE16 6, covers Burnopfield and Hobson in Durham. The sector NE16 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the NE16 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the NE16 District: the district mostly encompasses the Gateshead District (B) (593 postcodes), and finally, the County Durham area (164 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in NE16
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | £400,000 | Grange Nook, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5AQ |
| 05/10/2023 | £130,000 | Bullfinch Drive, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5YP |
| 29/09/2023 | £220,000 | Elsdon Road, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5HZ |
| 29/09/2023 | £235,000 | Ancaster Road, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5BQ |
| 22/09/2023 | £230,000 | Horncliffe Gardens, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 3EN |
| 04/09/2023 | £292,000 | Laburnum Grove, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5LY |
| 31/08/2023 | £230,000 | Coronation Road, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5NR |
| 25/08/2023 | £105,000 | Church Street, Marley Hill, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 5DW |
| 25/08/2023 | £139,950 | Holme Rise, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4LX |
| 24/08/2023 | £750,000 | Broom Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4QZ |
Weather Forecast for NE16
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 2 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | W 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 31.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 44.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | E 7 mph |
Where is the NE16 Postcode District?
The NE16 postcode district is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It is surrounded by several nearby towns, including Rowlands Gill to the West, Blaydon-on-Tyne to the North West, Stanley to the South, Gateshead to the East, and Chester Le Street to the South East. Additionally, the distance between NE16 and the center of London is approximately 244.7 miles.
The district is within the post town of NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The NE16 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Tyneside - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear - North East (England)
- Durham CC - Tees Valley and Durham - North East (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| NE16 3 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
| NE16 4 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
| NE16 5 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
| NE16 6 | Blaydon-on-tyne Delivery Office |
| N | E | 1 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| N | E | 1 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions within the Postcode Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the NE16 postcode area
| Gibside |
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| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
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Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £862 | £862 | £862 |
| 2 | £550 | £1,050 | £750 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £350,000 | £625,000 | £487,500 | |
| 1 | £78,000 | £185,000 | £122,500 |
| 2 | £50,000 | £335,000 | £151,629 |
| 3 | £72,000 | £450,000 | £234,649 |
| 4 | £149,950 | £1,350,000 | £445,762 |
| 5 | £275,000 | £900,000 | £563,662 |
| 6 | £300,000 | £975,000 | £637,500 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the NE16 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Whickham | Sarah Mains Residential Sales and Lettings | 8-10 The Square, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JB | 0191 625 0223 | 27 |
 | Whickham | Pattinson Estate Agents | 4 Fellside Road Whickham NE16 4JU | 0191 625 0245 | 22 |
 | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Jan Mitchell Properties | 2 Arden Avenue, Brunton Park, Gosforth, NE3 5TS | 0191 625 1034 | 19 |
 | Whickham | YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock | Bishop Court Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 4JQ | 0191 625 0148 | 16 |
 | Whickham | True Homes Group | The Stables Church Green Whickham NE16 4SJ | 0191 743 1187 | 9 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £290,333 | 65 | £296,322 | 80 | £289,384 | 72 | £272,721 | 89 |
| Semi-Detached | £171,664 | 153 | £168,502 | 164 | £156,138 | 160 | £158,180 | 151 |
| Terraced | £136,889 | 124 | £130,588 | 117 | £131,627 | 138 | £127,936 | 134 |
| Flats | £95,017 | 38 | £83,869 | 47 | £97,786 | 33 | £93,032 | 34 |