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About

Felling South is a residential district situated on the southern bank of the River Tyne. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its topography includes gentle slopes leading down towards the river, providing views across the water.

A notable local landmark is the old Felling Shore, which retains traces of the area's industrial past tied to coal and shipbuilding. The area is bordered by the East Coast Main Line railway, and the nearby Heworth Interchange provides key transport links for residents commuting into Newcastle and wider Tyneside.

Area overview

On average Felling South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Felling South is £35,067 per year. There are 4 schools in Felling South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Felling South is home to around 5,233 people, with a population density of about 4,813.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Felling South Population
5,233
Population density
4,813.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.75(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.57(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.38(+12%)
Public order
9.75(+11%)
Other theft
9.17(+41%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,800
91.74%
Other White
84
1.61%
African
55
1.05%
Arab
47
0.9%
Other Asian
46
0.88%
Total population: 5,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,307
29.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
831
19.04%
Level 3 (A level)
688
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
601
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
483
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 4,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
889
34.82%
Owns outright
577
22.6%
Owns with a mortgage
512
20.05%
Other social rented
261
10.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
260
10.18%
Total households: 2,553

Property prices in Felling South

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Felling South area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £242,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Felling South in the 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 Felling South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£67,000
Semi-Detached18£133,250
Terraced4£163,000

10 years median price trend in Felling South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Felling South.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.