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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.

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.