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Crawcrook & Greenside

About

Crawcrook and Greenside form a residential area in the western part of Gateshead, situated between the River Tyne and the A1 road. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from traditional terraces to more modern developments. Local shops and services are concentrated along the main roads, catering to daily needs. The landscape includes several small greens and gentle slopes, with views towards the Team Valley.

A notable local landmark is the Crawcrook Gospel Hall, a simple brick building that has served as a community focal point for generations. The area is bordered by open farmland to the north, providing a rural edge. Greenside Colliery, once central to the community, is remembered in street names and local history, its former site now largely redeveloped for housing.

Area overview

On average Crawcrook & Greenside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crawcrook & Greenside is £47,736 per year. There are 6 schools in Crawcrook & Greenside: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crawcrook & Greenside is home to around 9,348 people, with a population density of about 718.8 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crawcrook & Greenside Population

9,348

Population density

718.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.51(-55%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.48(-54%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.56(-28%)

Public order

5.67(-35%)

Other theft

5.35(-18%)

North East average

Demographics

British

9,010

96.37%

Other White

112

1.2%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Irish

0.33%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.27%

Total population: 9,349

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,616

33.29%

Level 3 (A level)

1,460

18.58%

No qualifications

1,238

15.75%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,075

13.68%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

673

8.56%

Total 16+ residents: 7,858

Housing

Owns outright

1,743

40.82%

Owns with a mortgage

1,503

35.2%

Private landlord or letting agency

507

11.87%

Social rents from council

349

8.17%

Other forms of private rent

1.87%

Total households: 4,270

Property prices in Crawcrook & Greenside

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £151,050 in Crawcrook & Greenside area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Crawcrook & Greenside over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£310,000	£156,090	£243,000	£363,750	£476,000
Flats	6	£110,000	£38,375	£55,125	£208,750	£329,000
Semi-Detached	38	£193,500	£115,625	£143,875	£226,875	£303,750
Terraced	75	£130,000	£73,773	£110,000	£160,000	£225,100

10 years median price trend in Crawcrook & Greenside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Crawcrook & Greenside

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