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Fawdon South

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 moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Fawdon South area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fawdon South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£295,500	£2,638	£181,000	£225,000	£330,000	£554,000
Flats	18	£75,000	£1,364	£42,175	£57,750	£85,000	£108,075
Semi-Detached	44	£175,000	£2,197	£125,750	£145,000	£224,750	£296,250
Terraced	20	£147,500	£2,011	£93,775	£123,750	£166,363	£214,498

10 years median price trend in Fawdon South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Education (age 16+)

Housing

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