Town Pop. 3,145

Living in Sunniside: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sunniside is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 50/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the NE16 postcode district, Sunniside scores lowest. Against the wider NE16 district average of 53/100, that is 11 points below. On transport specifically, Sunniside sits 18 points below the NE16 district figure of 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE16 postcode district.

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Sunniside scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 142 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Shoplifting 132 crimes
↑ 438% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 127 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Burglary 41 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 131 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 147 crimes
  2. 2 Gateshead Road 29 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 28 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.625 · PM2.5 5.47 · PM10 8.888 µg/m³
77
Green Space 51
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Clover Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital3.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary3.9 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust8.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,739 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
19
Full fibre (FTTP)73.3%
available across Gateshead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.5%Student3.3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Gateshead · 2026-27
A £1,811
B £2,112
C £2,414
D £2,716
E £3,320
F £3,923
G £4,527
H £5,432
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Dunston 2.2 mi
MetroCentre 2.4 mi
Blaydon 3.2 mi
J65 A1(M) 4.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 5 mi
J1 A194(M) 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £179,000 35
Semi-detached £243,000 11
Terraced £146,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£135k £245k £359k £470k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Whickham 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blaydon 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kibblesworth 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Gill 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gateshead 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Urpeth 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunniside a nice place to live?

Sunniside has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sunniside is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sunniside?

Sunniside has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 609 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sunniside?

Among the top-rated schools in Sunniside are Clover Hill Community Primary School and Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sunniside in total.

What are house prices like in Sunniside?

The current median house price in Sunniside is £179,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £243,000, terraced £146,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 25%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sunniside

NE16 53 ⇄

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