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About

Felling ward is located in the metropolitan borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. It lies on the south bank of the River Tyne, just east of Gateshead town centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Felling has good transport links, with the A184 road running through it and nearby access to the Tyne Tunnel.

The ward includes several local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Felling Park. Historically, Felling was known for its coal mining industry, with remnants of its industrial past still visible in parts of the area. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities often taking place. Felling Metro station provides easy access to Newcastle city centre and other parts of Tyneside.

Area overview

On average Felling has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Felling is £31,418 per year. There are 6 schools in Felling: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

153

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Felling Population

8,891

Population density

3,056.8 per km²

Demographics

British

7,454

83.84%

Other White

352

3.96%

African

210

2.36%

Other

156

1.75%

Arab

141

1.59%

Total population: 8,891

Housing

Social rents from council

1,489

36.27%

Owns with a mortgage

713

17.37%

Owns outright

681

16.59%

Private landlord or letting agency

578

14.08%

Other social rented

554

13.5%

Total households: 4,105

Property prices in Felling

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £127,250 in Felling area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £242,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	6	£82,500	£46,000	£70,250	£112,375	£123,375
Semi-Detached	15	£141,000	£98,050	£128,250	£188,475	£233,600
Terraced	9	£120,000	£84,000	£105,000	£155,000	£174,000

10 years median price trend in Felling

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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