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Callerton & Throckley

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About

The Callerton & Throckley ward is located in the westernmost part of Newcastle upon Tyne, bordering Northumberland. Its landscape is characterised by a mix of residential suburbs, significant green belt land, and former industrial sites. The area includes the settlements of Throckley, Westerhope, Chapel House, and Callerton itself. Large retail parks and distribution centres are prominent features along its major road corridors, reflecting its role in logistics and commerce for the city's outskirts.

A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Throckley chimney, a remnant of the area's historical coal mining and manufacturing past. The ward contains several pockets of woodland and open countryside, including parts of the Woolsington area. Development is ongoing, with new housing estates expanding the residential footprint alongside established neighbourhoods, creating a primarily suburban character with distinct historical layers.

Area overview

On average Callerton & Throckley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Callerton & Throckley is £41,089 per year. There are 7 schools in Callerton & Throckley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Callerton & Throckley is home to around 10,509 people, with a population density of about 436.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Callerton & Throckley Population
10,509
Population density
436.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.01(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.21(+52%)
Other theft
12.75(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.7(+3%)
Public order
10.18(+24%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,636
91.68%
Indian
164
1.56%
Other White
162
1.54%
Pakistani
84
0.8%
African
76
0.72%
Total population: 10,510

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,534
29.42%
No qualifications
1,767
20.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,474
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,130
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
899
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 8,613

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,445
30.43%
Owns outright
1,396
29.4%
Social rents from council
1,046
22.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
485
10.21%
Other social rented
270
5.69%
Total households: 4,748

Property prices in Callerton & Throckley

Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Callerton & Throckley area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Callerton & Throckley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Callerton & Throckley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached113£350,000
Terraced52£150,000
Semi-Detached90£200,000
Flats5£72,000

10 years median price trend in Callerton & Throckley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Callerton & Throckley.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.