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Dunston and Teams

About

Dunston and Teams is a residential area located on the south bank of the River Tyne, directly opposite central Newcastle. It is characterised by terraced housing, local shops, and community facilities, with the A1 road passing through its western edge. The area has a history linked to coal staiths and industrial works, with some older architecture remaining alongside modern developments.

A notable local landmark is the Dunston Staiths, a large wooden timber structure built for loading coal onto ships, which now stands as a preserved industrial monument. The Teams area is home to the Gateshead International Stadium, a major sports and events venue. The ward includes several parks and green spaces along the river, providing views of the Tyne and its bridges.

Area overview

On average Dunston and Teams has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunston and Teams is £41,067 per year. There are 4 schools in Dunston and Teams: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunston and Teams is home to around 8,517 people, with a population density of about 2,689.9 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

125

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dunston and Teams Population

8,517

Population density

2,689.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

54.71(+41%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.77(+32%)

Criminal damage and arson

16.09(+41%)

Public order

14.32(+75%)

Other theft

11.39(+90%)

North East average

Demographics

British

7,031

82.56%

Other White

328

3.85%

African

220

2.58%

Chinese

177

2.08%

Other

140

1.64%

Total population: 8,516

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,035

28.93%

No qualifications

1,693

24.07%

Level 3 (A level)

1,084

15.41%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

928

13.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

703

9.99%

Total 16+ residents: 7,035

Housing

Social rents from council

1,063

25.41%

Owns with a mortgage

1,033

24.7%

Private landlord or letting agency

868

20.75%

Owns outright

733

17.52%

Other social rented

363

8.68%

Total households: 4,183

Property prices in Dunston and Teams

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £143,500 in Dunston and Teams area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £315,000.

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 Dunston and Teams over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	26	£150,500	£118,000	£133,500	£179,000	£230,500
Detached	2	£282,500	£253,250	£266,250	£298,750	£311,750
Flats	33	£110,000	£69,200	£88,000	£126,000	£208,200
Terraced	43	£165,000	£100,000	£142,000	£182,500	£263,500

10 years median price trend in Dunston and Teams

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Property prices in Dunston and Teams

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