Fernhill Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE16 5UY.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Fernhill Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 23 Jan 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £295,667. By property type, sales here have been 60% detached, 20% semi-detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Fernhill Avenue range from £168,000 to £325,000. 40% of homes sold here were freehold and 60% leasehold.
House prices on Fernhill Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fernhill 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: 40% freehold and 60% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £295,667 | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £168,000 | 8 May 2018 |
| Terraced | 1 | £173,000 | 18 May 2018 |
Sold prices on Fernhill Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Fernhill Avenue NE16 5UY | 23 Jan 2023 | £325,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 5, Fernhill Avenue NE16 5UY | 9 Apr 2021 | £257,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 10, Fernhill Avenue NE16 5UY | 27 Jan 2021 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Fernhill Avenue NE16 5UY | 18 May 2018 | £173,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Fernhill Avenue NE16 5UY | 8 May 2018 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
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.
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Schools near Fernhill Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Whickham School 1,690 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Liberty School | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Fellside Community Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Washingwell Community Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 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
- Blaydon station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Dunston station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whickham Bank-North View (N-Bound, Whickham Bank) 2 min walk
- Whickham Bank-North View (S-Bound, Whickham Bank) 2 min walk
- North View-Laburnum Grove (E-Bound, North View) 4 min walk
- Parkway-Parkdale Rise (SE-Bound, Parkway) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.4 mi - Hollyhurst Medical Centre
8 Front Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 1.5 mi - Chainbridge Medical Partnership
Shibdon Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 1.5 mi - Oldwell Surgery
10 Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-On-Tyne · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Whickham Express · 0.4 mi
- Heron Heron Whickham · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Whickham · 0.5 mi
- Asda Express Asda Whickham Express Petrol · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.4 mi
- Whickham Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Oakfield Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Whickham Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Village Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Blaydon Leisure And Primary Care · 0.8 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 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 613 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 38.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,294 |
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 Fernhill Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 66.4% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 28.5% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.7% | 28% |
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 17% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.1% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.9% | 20.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.4% | 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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