Abbots Way, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE16 4DB.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Abbots Way, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £175,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £144,808. That is 29% below the Newcastle Upon Tyne average of £247,817 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Abbots Way range from £70,000 to £190,000. 38% of homes sold here were freehold and 62% leasehold. Of 744 streets in Newcastle Upon Tyne with at least two sales in the last year, Abbots Way ranks 489th for average price.
House prices on Abbots Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 38% freehold and 62% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £144,808 | 7 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Abbots Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 7 Aug 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 8 May 2026 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 5, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 4 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 17 May 2024 | £118,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 1 Aug 2023 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 17 Mar 2023 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 5, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 26 Aug 2022 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 3 Aug 2021 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 21, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 29 Sep 2020 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 31, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 29 Jun 2020 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 7 Feb 2020 | £138,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 9 Nov 2018 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Abbots Way NE16 4DB | 19 Apr 2016 | £136,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Abbots Way | £175,000 (Aug 2022) → £190,000 (Mar 2026) | +9% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbots Way
Crime
132 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbots Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbots Way is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Derwent at Blaydon-on-Tyne, Rowlands Gill, Lintzford, and Shotley Bridge Flood warning area
- Tyne estuary at Dunston, Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate and Scotswood Flood alert area
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
- Tyne estuary Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbots Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Whickham School 1,690 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Washingwell Community Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Fellside Community Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Liberty School | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Metrocentre station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Dunston station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Blaydon station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- North View-Milton Road (E-Bound, North View) 2 min walk
- Front Street - St Mary's Green (E-Bound, Front Street) 2 min walk
- North View-Otterburn Gardens (W-Bound, North View) 2 min walk
- Front Street - Rectory Lane (W-Bound, Front Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.1 mi - Glenpark & Teams Medical Services
Ravensworth Road, Gateshead · 1.6 mi - Holmside Medical Group
142 Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.7 mi - Sunniside Surgery
8 Dewhurst Terrace, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Whickham · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Whickham Express · 0.1 mi
- Asda Express Asda Whickham Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Whickham · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.1 mi
- Whickham Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Oakfield Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Village Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Whickham Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 598 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,443 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Gateshead with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbots Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 93.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 65% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 27.9% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.8% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.6% | 28% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 17% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 13.8% |
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.9% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.6% | 20.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 5.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Gateshead.
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Streets like Abbots Way, but cheaper
Nearby streets with the same main type of home, where prices are lower.
| Street | Average price | Cheaper by | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otterburn Gardens Newcastle Upon Tyne | £145,000 | 17% | 0.1 mi |
| Wordsworth Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne | £148,000 | 15% | 0.1 mi |
| Milton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne | £150,000 | 14% | 0.1 mi |
| Kingsley Place Newcastle Upon Tyne | £148,000 | 15% | 0.1 mi |
| North View Newcastle Upon Tyne | £147,000 | 16% | 0.1 mi |
| Graham Avenue Newcastle Upon Tyne | £131,500 | 25% | 0.2 mi |
| Laburnum Grove Newcastle Upon Tyne | £128,571 | 27% | 0.2 mi |
| South View Terrace Newcastle Upon Tyne | £130,125 | 26% | 0.3 mi |
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