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Fawdon South

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About

Fawdon South is a residential area in the western part of Newcastle upon Tyne, situated between the larger districts of Fawdon and Kenton. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some modern apartment developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads, including Fawdon Park Road and Station Road, which provide key access routes. The local architecture is functional, with green spaces like Fawdon Park offering recreational space for residents.

The area has a practical, local focus with essential amenities including a supermarket, primary schools, and several small convenience stores serving the community. It is well-connected by public transport, notably through the nearby Fawdon Metro station on the Green Line, providing direct links to Newcastle city centre and the airport. The presence of the former Fawdon factory site, long associated with confectionery production, marks a significant part of the area's industrial heritage and ongoing redevelopment interest.

Area overview

On average Fawdon South has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fawdon South is £40,840 per year. There are 3 schools in Fawdon South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fawdon South is home to around 10,103 people, with a population density of about 5,081.5 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fawdon South Population

10,103

Population density

5,081.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.36(-14%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.19(-8%)

Public order

8.71(+6%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.63(-42%)

Shoplifting

6.24(-47%)

North East average

Demographics

British

8,160

80.76%

Other White

490

4.85%

African

255

2.52%

Arab

179

1.77%

Other

168

1.66%

Total population: 10,104

Economics

No qualifications

2,083

25.41%

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,079

25.36%

Level 3 (A level)

1,310

15.98%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,077

13.14%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

899

10.97%

Total 16+ residents: 8,198

Housing

Social rents from council

1,441

31.63%

Owns outright

1,098

24.1%

Owns with a mortgage

975

21.4%

Private landlord or letting agency

617

13.54%

Other social rented

297

6.52%

Total households: 4,556

Property prices in Fawdon South

Median price£152,500

Price per sq ft£188

Sales (last 12 months)94

Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £196K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £188 per square foot) in Fawdon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fawdon South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£260,250	£225	£178,250	£211,250	£304,125	£324,825
Semi-Detached	47	£175,000	£205	£126,500	£145,000	£219,000	£292,500
Terraced	23	£150,000	£190	£86,400	£127,000	£171,750	£231,500
Flats	20	£72,475	£130	£37,500	£53,750	£87,500	£102,325

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fawdon South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawdon South.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£155,000	£74,750	£145,000	£95,000
2017	£191,000	£74,500	£130,000	£110,000
2018	£190,000	£63,000	£140,000	£110,000
2019	£170,000	£62,500	£148,000	£105,000
2020	£195,000	£50,001	£143,000	£130,000
2021	£210,000	£62,750	£161,000	£130,000
2022	£236,250	£69,950	£170,800	£147,000
2023	£242,560	£66,218	£175,000	£137,750
2024	£248,000	£62,500	£168,500	£160,000
2025	£225,000	£85,000	£190,000	£141,875
2026	£295,500	£67,500	£175,000	£162,575

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fawdon South.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£155	£122	£160	£110
2017	£194	£118	£155	£126
2018	£186	£115	£166	£140
2019	£205	£106	£168	£122
2020	£181	£103	£157	£153
2021	£209	£110	£177	£154
2022	£223	£116	£202	£169
2023	£223	£128	£196	£160
2024	£237	£116	£197	£183
2025	£204	£133	£216	£182
2026	£245	£129	£204	£179

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695

Band B£1,977

Band C£2,260

Band D£2,542

Band E£3,107

Band F£3,672

Band G£4,237

Band H£5,084

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

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Property prices in Fawdon South

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fawdon South

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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