NE11Gateshead

Whickham & Sunniside Villages

Whickham & Sunniside Villages investment guide. Average gross yield 5.7%, unknown rental demand.

5.7%avg gross yield

£158kavg sold price (246 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.7%

-0.9% vs Gateshead avg (6.6%)

Average Asking Price

£157,616

high confidence (246 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£820

2-bed · 3-bed £1,033 · 6.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£211

City avg £140/sqft · 71 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NE11

1-bed

£750

per month

6.7% yield

2-bed

£820

per month

6.6% yield

3-bed

£1,033

per month

7.9% yield

4-bed

£1,030

per month

5.2% yield

Ownership mix

NE11 vs UK average · 11,166 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 24% socially rented (7pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

29.5%(UK 32.9%)

-3.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

29.4%(UK 29.7%)

-0.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

16.8%(UK 20.3%)

-3.5pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

24.3%(UK 17.1%)

+7.2pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in NE11

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.4%	£152,875	£949
Semi-detached →	7.2%	£158,000	£948
Detached →	3.9%	£331,303	£1,076
Flat →	10.9%	£95,190	£863

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About Whickham & Sunniside Villages (NE11, Gateshead)

NE11 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with solid gross yields of 5.7%. The average asking price of £157,616 positions the area as accessible to portfolio builders, whilst three-bedroom properties demonstrate notably stronger yields at 7.9%, suggesting particular appeal for family-sized units.

The tenant demographic appears mixed, with single-occupancy and professional renters represented across one-bedroom units (£750/month) through to family households in larger properties. Three-bedroom homes command the strongest rental appetite, though rental demand data remains limited, requiring investors to conduct localised research before committing.

Investors should note the significant yield variance between property types: four-bedroom units underperform at 5.2% despite comparable purchase prices to three-beds. Limited demand visibility and relatively modest absolute rental figures warrant careful due diligence on local employment drivers and tenant supply before purchasing.

Sold Price Trend - NE11

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+15.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - NE11

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+66.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

8 mo

Flip rate

1.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

redesdale gardens

Terraced

Bought Dec 24

£107k

Sold Apr 25

£180k

5 mo+69.3%*

alwinton gardens

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£95k

Sold Dec 24

£162k

5 mo+66.8%*

Gross 70.0%

monkridge gardens

Semi

Bought Jan 24

£125k

Sold Oct 24

£245k

9 mo+94.0%*

Gross 96.0%

oakfield road

Semi

Bought Sept 23

£127k

Sold Sept 24

£205k

12 mo+63.4%*

Gross 61.4%

woodburn gardens

Semi

Bought Sept 23

£116k

Sold May 24

£177k

8 mo+57.3%*

Gross 53.2%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - NE11

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Gateshead. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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