The Drive, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE16 4RP, NE16 4RR.
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At a glance
11 property sales on The Drive, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 18 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £122,700. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 45% semi-detached, 45% terraced, 9% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Drive range from £95,000 to £155,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Drive 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 | 5 | £122,700 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Terraced | 5 | £125,100 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £138,000 | 11 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on The Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Drive NE16 4RP | 18 Aug 2025 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, The Drive NE16 4RR | 13 Dec 2024 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, The Drive NE16 4RR | 8 May 2024 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Drive NE16 4RP | 24 Jul 2023 | £126,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, The Drive NE16 4RR | 22 Feb 2022 | £137,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 72, The Drive NE16 4RR | 21 Sep 2021 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, The Drive NE16 4RP | 30 Jul 2021 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 87, The Drive NE16 4RP | 7 May 2021 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, The Drive NE16 4RP | 29 Jan 2021 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, The Drive NE16 4RR | 11 Sep 2020 | £138,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 75, The Drive NE16 4RP | 21 Aug 2020 | £95,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Drive NE16 4RP | 12 Oct 2018 | £107,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, The Drive NE16 4RP | 16 Aug 2017 | £118,500 | 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, The Drive | £107,000 (Oct 2018) → £147,500 (Aug 2025) | +38% over 7 yrs |
| 72, The Drive | £120,000 (Sep 2021) → £110,000 (May 2024) | -8% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near The Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingwell Community Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Front Street Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kingsmeadow Community School 868 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fellside Community Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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
- Dunston station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Metrocentre station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Blaydon station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Washingwell Community Primary School (W-Bound, Buck's Hill View) 1 min walk
- The crescent - Watergate Estate (W-Bound, Watergate Estate) 2 min walk
- Broom Lane-School (S-Bound, Broom Lane) 3 min walk
- Broom Lane-Tethercock Court (N-Bound, Broom Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.6 mi - Sunniside Surgery
8 Dewhurst Terrace, Sunniside, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.2 mi - Glenpark & Teams Medical Services
Ravensworth Road, Gateshead · 1.4 mi - Holmside Medical Group
142 Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Whickham Express Petrol · 0.4 mi
- Heron Heron Whickham · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Whickham Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whickham - Oakfield Road · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Whickham Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Well · 0.6 mi
- Oakfield Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Whickham Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Village Dental Practice · 0.5 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Drive
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Who lives around The Drive
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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