Whickham South and Sunniside sits on the western edge of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, blending suburban streets around Whickham with the compact village feel of Sunniside. The ward benefits from its proximity to countryside attractions such as Gibside and the Derwent Valley around Rowlands Gill, so residents enjoy easy access to woodlands, historic parkland and walking routes as well as local green spaces.
The area has a visible heritage in former mining and local industry but today is largely residential, with a mix of older stone cottages, post‑war housing and newer developments, plus a village hub of independent shops, pubs and community groups. Many people commute into Newcastle and central Gateshead, while local schools, small businesses and voluntary organisations give the place a strong community character.
Postcode districts covering Whickham South and Sunniside
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Sunderland 10.9 miles17.6 km
- South Shields 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Gateshead 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Washington 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Durham 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Wallsend 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Newburn 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Whitley Bay 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Blyth 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Peterlee 17.9 miles28.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Sunniside Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Whickham Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Whickham North Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Burnopfield Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Blaydon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hobson Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rowlands Gill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Dunston and Teams Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Lobley Hill and Bensham Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Winlaton and High Spen Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Tanfield Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Whickham South and Sunniside
NE16 5NB, NE16 5PN, NE16 5XH, NE16 5RB, NE16 5AZ, NE16 5XJ, NE16 5BX, NE16 5UX, NE16 5SY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 30.5 miles49.2 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Dunston Railway Station 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Eldon Square bus station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Haymarket bus station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Whickham South and Sunniside Ad
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Michelangelos 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Durham House Hotel 4 miles6.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 3.1 miles5 km
Schools in Whickham South and Sunniside
- Clover Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Fellside Community Primary School Primary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor Primary
- Whickham Parochial C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ravensworth Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 3.7 miles6 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 4 miles6.4 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 4 miles6.4 km
- St James' Park Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km