Arthur Cook Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE16 4RW.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Arthur Cook Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £133,750. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Arthur Cook Avenue range from £110,100 to £165,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Arthur Cook Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Arthur Cook Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £133,750 | 23 May 2025 |
| Terraced | 4 | £128,775 | 5 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Arthur Cook Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 23 May 2025 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 7 Dec 2023 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 22 Nov 2023 | £158,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 5 Aug 2022 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 18 Mar 2022 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 25 Nov 2021 | £117,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 19 Jul 2021 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 23 Apr 2021 | £110,100 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 7 Apr 2021 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 19 Nov 2019 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 16 Nov 2018 | £122,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 24 Oct 2018 | £138,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Arthur Cook Avenue NE16 4RW | 5 Oct 2018 | £115,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29, Arthur Cook Avenue | £125,000 (Apr 2021) → £165,000 (May 2025) | +32% over 4 yrs |
| 27, Arthur Cook Avenue | £120,000 (Nov 2019) → £158,000 (Nov 2023) | +32% over 4 yrs |
| 9, Arthur Cook Avenue | £115,000 (Oct 2018) → £122,000 (Nov 2018) | +6% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Arthur Cook Avenue
Crime
96 crimes were reported within about a mile of Arthur Cook Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Arthur Cook Avenue is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries 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 Arthur Cook Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingwell Community Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Front Street Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Whickham School 1,690 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingsmeadow Community School 868 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fellside Community Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 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 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Dunston station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Blaydon station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The crescent - Watergate Estate (W-Bound, Watergate Estate) 2 min walk
- Southfield Road-Broom Terrace (E-Bound, Southfield Road) 2 min walk
- Southfield Road-Southfield Terrace (W-Bound, Southfield Road) 2 min walk
- Broom Lane-Broom Close (N-Bound, Broom Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.4 mi - Sunniside Surgery
8 Dewhurst Terrace, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.3 mi - Glenpark & Teams Medical Services
Ravensworth Road, Gateshead · 1.4 mi - Holmside Medical Group
142 Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Whickham Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- Heron Heron Whickham · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Whickham Express · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Metro Centre · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Whickham Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Well · 0.5 mi
- Oakfield Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Village Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Whickham Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Crescent Dental 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 617 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,389 |
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 Arthur Cook Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 93.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.6% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.4% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.5% | 28% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 17% |
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.2% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.9% | 20.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.9% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 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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