Dunston Hill and Whickham East lie to the west of Gateshead, perched above the River Tyne and within easy reach of both Newcastle and the large out-of-town Metrocentre. The ward is largely residential, with a mix of post‑war council housing and private homes, local shops and straightforward road and public-transport links that make it popular with commuters.
The area wears its industrial past visibly - most famously in the timber piers of Dunston Staiths, once a major coal‑exporting structure - and has seen waves of regeneration and community projects in recent decades. Residents benefit from nearby green spaces, schools and local community centres, giving the neighbourhood a strong local identity that balances heritage with everyday suburban life.
Postcode districts covering Dunston Hill and Whickham East
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sunderland 10.1 miles16.3 km
- South Shields 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Gateshead 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Washington 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Durham 11.8 miles19 km
- Wallsend 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Newburn 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Whitley Bay 10.6 miles17 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Blyth 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Peterlee 17.9 miles28.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Whickham North Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Whickham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Dunston and Teams Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Lobley Hill and Bensham Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sunniside Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Whickham South and Sunniside Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Elswick Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Blaydon Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Saltwell Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Benwell & Scotswood Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Low Fell Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Arthur's Hill Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
NE11 9QP, NE16 4RN, NE11 9PZ, NE11 9QN, NE11 9UJ, NE11 9UT, NE16 4TH, NE16 4RL, NE11 9QL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Dunston Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Eldon Square bus station 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Haymarket bus station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Durham House Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle City Centre 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Michelangelos 3.2 miles5.2 km
Schools in Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Dunston Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Kingsmeadow Community School Secondary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Primary
- Washingwell Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3 miles4.9 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 4.6 miles7.5 km