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Whickham
City in Gateshead, United Kingdom
Overview
Whickham is a picturesque village situated within the Borough of Gateshead, offering a blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to Newcastle upon Tyne. Its historic green, traditional pubs, and nearby parks make it a welcoming base for exploring North East England.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Gateshead
Population
16,625
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.95°, -1.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,243
Local Cost
$1,442
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
14.1°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
26.1°C
Record Low
-7.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
863 mm
Internet Speed
169 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
17
Parks
5
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
123.0
Airport
NCL
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 81 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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