Welcome to The Heights – modern new houses for sale in Gateshead

Discover The Heights in Gateshead, a welcoming collection of three, four and five-bedroom homes designed for modern life. Enjoy the best of both worlds, with open surroundings and easy access to the city, all wrapped up in energy-efficient homes with bright interiors and stylish layouts.

Stylish new build homes in Gateshead

Thoughtful streets, pockets of green space and open countryside give The Heights an open feel. With the River Tyne close by and the friendly community of Whickham within easy reach, this is the perfect spot to call home if you’ve been searching for houses for sale in Newcastle but want a little bit more character.

New build homes with excellent transport links to Newcastle

Major road links provide smooth access into Newcastle and across Tyne and Wear, while the nearby Metrocentre station provides convenient rail travel, perfect for city days out and everyday journeys.

Everything you need on your doorstep

Dunston is a well-established, welcoming area with all the essentials close at hand, including local shops and supermarkets, leisure facilities, cafés and everyday services. Families will love nearby schools and community hubs, while Metrocentre’s extensive retail and entertainment options are just a short trip away.

Explore the outdoors in Tyne and Wear

Here, nature is never far away. Wide open spaces, riverside paths and nearby parks create a refreshing escape from busy life. Whether you’re walking with the dog, cycling, or simply soaking in beautiful views, the surrounding landscape invites you to slow down and enjoy the great outdoors.

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To explore our new houses for sale in Gateshead and start your new build journey, speak to one of our friendly sales advisors today.

Sustainable, energy-efficient houses
Excellent green space and facilities
Close to Newcastle and Sunderland

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City-sized culture

For city-sized culture, entertainment and amenities, you can be in Newcastle in under 10 minutes by car and under 30 minutes by public transport. Perfect for days out and shopping trips alike, the city features regular food markets, theatre, galleries, music venues and museums, and its very own castle – it’s an incredible location to call home.

Coast and countryside

Within walking distance, you have a true nature-lover's highlight, the beautiful Watergate Forest Park. Including stunning woodlands, wildflower meadows and walking trails for all ages, it’s a feature that truly makes Dunston a ‘good-life’ base to work and live.

For adventures into picturesque countryside, Derwent Country Park is just under 10 minutes away by car, and the Woodland Trust protected Hedley Hall Woods is under a 15-minute drive away. Days by the seaside at the coastal town of Whitley Bay aren’t far either, and will take you approximately 30 minutes by car.

Well located

Bordered by the A1 motorway, a new home here connects you quickly to the East Coast, all the way to Edinburgh. Further south, this route also takes you through the North, and to the capital city of London. For travel by rail, you have Dunston and the Metrocentre stations to choose from – with journeys to Newcastle taking under 10 minutes. And if international travel calls, Newcastle Airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away.

School days

Perfect for growing families, young ones have the schools of Dunston, Gateshead and Newcastle to choose from. Previously rated as ‘Outstanding’, the Riverside Primary Academy is in the Dunston area, plus you have other ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ options for both primary and secondary education. Across the river, Newcastle offers tuition up to university level, and includes sixth form and college choices too.

The Heights

33 Whickham Hwy, Gateshead, NE11 9QJ

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At Persimmon we're proud to support our local communities. Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. We also run a range of community events as part of our ongoing partnership with Team GB, along with other great initiatives. 

 

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Our hugely successful Community Champions programme has already donated more than £1 million to good causes in England, Wales and Scotland. Whilst the programme is running, each of our regional offices makes a donation of up to £6,000 every quarter to local organisations.

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