Whickham, in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, sits on a ridge just south‑west of Newcastle upon Tyne, enjoying views over the River Tyne and the low-lying Team Valley. Largely residential, it has a compact high street, a notable parish church and a mix of Victorian and later housing, making it a popular commuter base for Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead while retaining a strong local community feel.
Historically the settlement expanded with 18th–19th century coal mining and quarrying, and today its proximity to green spaces such as the National Trust estate at Gibside and the surrounding countryside of County Durham gives it a semi‑rural character. Community life centres on local clubs, schools and events, so Whickham combines good transport links with easy access to parks and walks that appeal to families and walkers alike.
Postcode districts covering Whickham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Sunderland 11 miles17.7 km
- South Shields 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Gateshead 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Washington 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Durham 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Wallsend 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Newburn 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Whitley Bay 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Blyth 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Peterlee 18.6 miles29.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Whickham North Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Blaydon Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Whickham South and Sunniside Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sunniside Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Dunston and Teams Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Benwell & Scotswood Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lobley Hill and Bensham Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Elswick Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lemington Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- West Fenham Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Saltwell Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Whickham
NE16 4LS, NE16 4PL, NE16 4BL, NE16 5YW, NE16 3ED, NE16 4AR, NE16 5SP, NE16 4AJ, NE16 5BQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 31.7 miles51 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Dunston Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Eldon Square bus station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Haymarket bus station 3.5 miles5.7 km
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Schools in Whickham
- Clover Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Fellside Community Primary School Primary
- Front Street Community Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Primary
- Swalwell Primary School Primary
- Washingwell Community Primary School Primary
- Whickham Parochial C of E Primary School Primary
- Whickham School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 2 miles3.3 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.9 miles4.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 3.7 miles6 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 4.8 miles7.8 km