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Crawcrook and Greenside

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Crime
LowHigh

About

Crawcrook and Greenside ward lies in the western part of the Gateshead borough, characterised by residential streets and local commercial centres. The area is primarily made up of neighbourhoods with housing ranging from terraced homes to semi-detached properties. Its landscape includes green spaces and gentle slopes, with the main A694 road providing a central route through the communities. Local shops and services are concentrated along Front Street, serving the daily needs of residents.

The ward contains several parks and sports facilities, including the grounds of the former Greenside Cricket Club. A notable local landmark is the Crawcrook Green Memorial Garden, a community-maintained space. The area has historical connections to coal mining, with some former colliery sites now repurposed. Public transport links connect the ward to nearby Ryton and central Gateshead, supporting commuting patterns.

Area overview

On average Crawcrook and Greenside has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crawcrook and Greenside is £47,865 per year. There are 3 schools in Crawcrook and Greenside: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crawcrook and Greenside is home to around 9,056 people, with a population density of about 496.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crawcrook and Greenside Population
9,056
Population density
496.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.15(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.16(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.26(-1%)
Public order
7.95(-3%)
Other theft
6.63(+11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,733
96.44%
Other White
108
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.38%
Irish
30
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.27%
Total population: 9,055

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,502
32.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,450
19.02%
No qualifications
1,202
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,032
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 7,622

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,695
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,450
35.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
496
11.99%
Social rents from council
328
7.93%
Other forms of private rent
81
1.96%
Total households: 4,138

Property prices in Crawcrook and Greenside

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £242K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Crawcrook and Greenside area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£305,750£268
Semi-Detached39£172,500£192
Terraced65£134,000£165
Flats6£88,250£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crawcrook and Greenside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£60,000£144,000£107,000
2017£250,000£115,000£122,500£112,000
2018£248,500£80,000£167,500£110,000
2019£265,995£100,875£178,998£110,000
2020£268,995£121,500£167,500£112,500
2021£285,000£153,000£166,995£118,000
2022£314,998£91,250£187,500£125,000
2023£255,000£147,500£174,000£119,000
2024£311,000£80,000£148,000£129,000
2025£305,050£144,999£175,000£126,000
2026£295,000£102,500£175,000£136,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£169£144£139
2017£202£165£155£130
2018£201£144£181£135
2019£203£142£206£129
2020£215£190£197£147
2021£217£182£184£146
2022£236£169£201£151
2023£246£214£228£146
2024£257£212£194£164
2025£262£175£204£158
2026£268£225£186£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crawcrook and Greenside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crawcrook and Greenside in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Crawcrook and Greenside ward.

Local councillors

Kathleen McCartney

Crawcrook and Greenside - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party