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Fellgate and Hedworth

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About

Fellgate and Hedworth is a residential ward situated in the western part of the South Tyneside borough. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the local population. It lies close to the edge of the borough, with open green spaces and farmland marking its boundaries. The ward is primarily a settled community with local amenities focused on day-to-day needs.

The landscape includes the steep slopes of the Hedworth Hills, which offer elevated views across the surrounding area. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Hedworth Hall, a former manor house now serving community functions. Public transport links, including the Tyne and Wear Metro station at Fellgate, connect the ward directly to South Shields and Newcastle. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more industrial riverside communities to the north.

Area overview

On average Fellgate and Hedworth has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fellgate and Hedworth is £41,373 per year. There are 4 schools in Fellgate and Hedworth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fellgate and Hedworth is home to around 7,341 people, with a population density of about 852.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fellgate and Hedworth Population
7,341
Population density
852.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.42(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.57(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(-20%)
Public order
8.45(+3%)
Other theft
6.67(+11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,042
95.95%
Other White
86
1.17%
African
27
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.37%
Indian
22
0.3%
Total population: 7,339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,352
22.4%
No qualifications
1,275
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
876
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
674
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,035

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,074
32.2%
Social rents from council
1,016
30.46%
Owns with a mortgage
827
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
226
6.78%
Other social rented
138
4.14%
Total households: 3,335

Property prices in Fellgate and Hedworth

Median price£161,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £210K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Fellgate and Hedworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £359,095.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fellgate and Hedworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£315,248£245
Semi-Detached21£180,000£199
Terraced11£146,500£167
Flats6£83,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fellgate and Hedworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fellgate and Hedworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£73,000£130,000£110,500
2017£202,500£69,475£121,000£119,000
2018£184,950£55,000£113,500£117,500
2019£197,250£62,500£133,000£100,500
2020£215,000£66,500£120,000£99,290
2021£215,000£62,750£129,000£120,500
2022£246,000£85,000£145,100£127,500
2023£247,000£76,250£156,000£125,000
2024£324,995£65,000£156,000£144,750
2025£261,246£82,000£182,000£125,000
2026£77,750£166,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fellgate and Hedworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fellgate and Hedworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£123£139£127
2017£157£119£136£147
2018£166£91£146£133
2019£185£110£153£121
2020£155£106£150£108
2021£201£112£157£135
2022£222£136£173£146
2023£229£131£179£145
2024£286£111£175£165
2025£254£144£219£145
2026£117£171£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fellgate and Hedworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fellgate and Hedworth in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Fellgate and Hedworth

Is Fellgate and Hedworth safe?

Fellgate and Hedworth records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fellgate and Hedworth?

The median sale price in Fellgate and Hedworth is £161,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Fellgate and Hedworth?

Fellgate and Hedworth has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Fellgate and Hedworth?

Fellgate and Hedworth scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fellgate and Hedworth sits around rank 11,398 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fellgate and Hedworth?

The average household income in Fellgate and Hedworth is around £41,373 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Fellgate and Hedworth?

Fellgate and Hedworth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Roberts (Independent).

All postcodes in Fellgate and Hedworth

NE324XF

Leicester Way

NE324PW

Cornhill

NE324LZ

Fellgate Avenue

NE324XP

Salisbury Way

NE324TB

Durham Drive

NE324UN

Lichfield Way

NE324RU

The Grove

NE324TT

Exeter Way

NE324TE

Bath Square

NE324QS

Fellgate Avenue

NE324EB

Lune Green

NE324XD

Peterborough Way

NE324UU

Lincoln Way

NE324LJ

Hampstead Gardens

NE324EA

Witham Green

NE324PZ

Lingside

NE312EQ

Blue Sky Way

NE324DQ

Eden Walk

NE324NB

Ashfield

NE324QN

The Willows

NE324UB

Gloucester Way

NE324QW

Fellgate Avenue

NE324UT

Lincoln Way

NE324RN

Turfside

NE324XT

Leicester Way

NE324LW

Hendon Gardens

NE324EQ

Hawthorn Drive

NE324PB

Manorway

NE324SN

Harbottle Crescent

NE324XG

Leicester Way

NE324LR

Highgate Gardens

NE324DP

Hillcrest

NE324ND

Sandiacres

NE324XN

Durham Drive

NE324LH

Hedworth Lane

NE324RE

The Glade

NE324DB

Kennet Avenue

NE324ST

Calf Close Drive

NE324DZ

Calder Green

NE324LU

Hedworth Lane

NE324BH

Lavender Grove

NE324LQ

Hedworth Lane

NE324SU

Calf Close Lane

NE324HA

Calf Close Walk

NE324SW

Calf Close Drive

NE324EE

Hedworth Lane

NE324UX

Norwich Way

NE324RH

Westlands

NE324SF

Roman Road

NE324UG

Lancaster Way

NE324DW

Dove Avenue

NE324RW

Summerhill

NE324QQ

Fieldway

NE324XB

Peterborough Way

NE324UW

Lichfield Way

NE324UY

Rochester Square

NE324PJ

St Joseph's Way

NE324RP

Summerhill

NE324LY

Fellgate Avenue

NE324EG

Thorntree Walk

NE324PP

Durham Drive

NE324PH

Police Houses

NE324LT

Hedworth Lane

NE324RJ

Firbanks

NE324RR

Fieldway

NE324TX

Hereford Way

NE324XA

Oxford Way

NE360BF

Laverick Lane

NE108YB

White Mare Pool

NE324RL

Brayside

NE324PS

Crossways

NE324EJ

Hedworth Lane

NE312EX

Merchant Court

NE324PQ

Glenside

NE324NA

Fellgate Avenue

NE324TU

Ely Way

NE324TZ

Hereford Way

NE108YD

Leam Lane

NE324NW

Parkfield

NE324TG

Durham Drive

NE324DX

Calf Close Lane

NE324NL

Greenlands

NE324SR

Durham Drive

NE324NN

Sandiacres

NE324XH

Leicester Way

NE324SH

Wark Crescent

NE324SB

Durham Drive

NE324QP

Roselea

NE360BA

Downhill Lane

NE324DS

Thames Avenue

NE324BU

Avon Avenue

NE324BZ

Wye Avenue

NE360BZ

Follonsby Terrace

NE312EZ

Koppers Way

NE324ED

Hedworth Lane

NE324RT

The Bower

NE324RB

Hazeldene

NE324TY

Hereford Way

NE324SQ

Mitford Terrace

NE324PN

Durham Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.