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Takeaways| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees🏠 Homeowner Families |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeaways
£201,906
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£87,545
£203,412
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Is Whickham a nice place to live?
Yes, Whickham is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Tyne and Wear. It particularly appeals to retirees and homeowner families. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Whickham?
Whickham has a low crime rate of 88.7 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Rose Villa Lane and Dissington Place, as reported by Northumbria Police.
What are the best schools in Whickham?
Whickham has 32 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Emmanuel College, Bridgewater Primary School, Riverside Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell and Canning Street Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Whickham?
The majority of residents in Whickham identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).