Sunniside is a compact residential district in the borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, lying just a short distance south of the River Tyne and opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. It has the feel of a local neighbourhood rather than a large suburb, with a mix of Victorian and later terraced housing, small shops, community facilities and easy road links into the wider Tyneside conurbation, making it a practical base for commuters.
Historically the area shares Gateshead’s industrial past - coal, engineering and river trade shaped the community - but today it’s more residential and service‑oriented, with local businesses and community groups active in neighbourhood life. Its location gives residents quick access to the cultural attractions clustered on the river, such as Sage Gateshead and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, while also being within reach of larger retail and employment hubs in the borough. Socially it tends to attract long‑standing local families alongside newer residents who value affordability and proximity to the city.
Postcode districts covering Sunniside
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Sunderland 10.3 miles16.7 km
- South Shields 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Gateshead 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Washington 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Durham 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Wallsend 8 miles13 km
- Newburn 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Whitley Bay 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Blyth 14.9 miles24 km
- Peterlee 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Whickham South and Sunniside Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Whickham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Whickham North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dunston and Teams Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Lobley Hill and Bensham Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kibblesworth Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Lamesley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Blaydon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burnopfield Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Saltwell Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Beamish Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Sunniside
NE16 5LX, NE16 5LD, NE16 5NB, NE16 5XF, NE16 5XA, NE16 5LP, NE16 5EP, NE16 5QA, NE16 5QE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 30.3 miles48.8 km
- Dunston Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eldon Square bus station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Haymarket bus station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Sunniside Ad
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Durham House Hotel 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Michelangelos 3.7 miles6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 3.7 miles5.9 km
- St James' Park Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 4.3 miles7 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 4.7 miles7.6 km