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About

Fordley is a residential suburb situated in the northern part of North Tyneside, bordering the open landscapes of the Rising Sun Country Park. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside local shopping parades providing essential services. Its layout includes several green spaces and playing fields integrated within the neighbourhoods.

The area is served by several primary schools and has good road links to nearby centres like Wideopen and the A1. A notable local feature is the presence of the Fordley Social Club, a longstanding community hub. The surrounding topography includes gentle slopes leading towards the wooded valleys of the country park, which offers walking paths and wildlife areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Fordley has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 29% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fordley is £41,651 per year. There are 2 schools in Fordley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fordley is home to around 7,266 people, with a population density of about 1,490.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fordley Population
7,266
Population density
1,490.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.74(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.41(-11%)
Shoplifting
7.43(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-52%)
Public order
4.68(-43%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,005
96.45%
Other White
67
0.92%
Irish
27
0.37%
Indian
26
0.36%
Chinese
23
0.32%
Total population: 7,263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,365
22.22%
No qualifications
1,335
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
963
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
715
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 6,142

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,083
31.46%
Owns with a mortgage
976
28.35%
Social rents from council
723
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
8.68%
Other social rented
286
8.31%
Total households: 3,443

Property prices in Fordley

Median price£161,500
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £237K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 (about £210 per square foot) in Fordley area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £347,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fordley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£293,000£243
Semi-Detached18£152,475£210
Terraced23£147,500£165
Flats6£100,500£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fordley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fordley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,975£65,000£130,000£85,000
2017£213,500—£129,000£93,500
2018£181,000£88,500£123,725£104,950
2019£210,000£39,999£126,475£90,000
2020£205,000£53,000£131,950£103,000
2021£232,000£59,000£124,950£99,500
2022£262,950—£166,100£115,000
2023£322,500£87,500£150,500£112,000
2024£282,475£83,500£136,000£124,000
2025£272,000£100,000£165,000£136,000
2026£317,500—£157,450£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fordley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fordley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£116£153£122
2017£189—£143£124
2018£197£79£145£144
2019£218£52£138£114
2020£217£78£150£131
2021£219£141£157£141
2022£284—£183£145
2023£210£116£165£151
2024£235£125£171£141
2025£250£145£210£160
2026£244—£242£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fordley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fordley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Fordley

NE237PT

Shepherd Close

NE126GJ

Cragside Gardens

NE126FS

Alderley Drive

NE237JS

Green Crescent

NE126SZ

Crumstone Court

NE237QQ

Rowlands Buildings

NE126GU

Stratford Close

NE237DB

Wardle Drive

NE126YT

The Killingworth Centre

NE126HS

Citadel East

NE237HU

Southfields

NE237AB

West View

NE237QL

Hedgefield View

NE237BZ

Hudson Avenue

NE237PN

Cheviot Grange

NE237LY

Weetslade

NE237QJ

Northern Terrace

NE237BB

Burradon Road

NE237BG

Owen Brannigan Drive

NE237DF

Ashkirk

NE237LJ

Weetslade Crescent

NE237QH

Victory Cottages

NE237BA

Bridge Cottages

NE237UH

Primrose Close

NE126SB

Amberley Chase

NE237DE

Wardle Drive

NE237HS

Market Street

NE237AT

Burnside Avenue

NE126SG

Greenacres Close

NE126FU

Cranham Close

NE237UB

Meadowbank

NE237QE

Weetslade

NE237RQ

Front Street

NE237DL

Brookside

NE237HZ

Wansbeck Terrace

NE237UF

Woodcroft Close

NE237BT

Annitsford Drive

NE126SX

Goldstone Court

NE237AZ

Front Street

NE237UA

Cloverhill Close

NE237NH

Strawberry Terrace

NE126SY

Megstone Court

NE237QZ

Queens Gardens

NE237LH

Weetslade Road

NE126PJ

The Croft

NE237BQ

Patrick Terrace

NE126FX

Foxley Close

NE237FF

Bowman Drive

NE237PJ

Kirkwood

NE237JJ

Alderwood Park

NE237RB

Barras Gardens

NE237AQ

Fern Drive

NE237JE

Angerton Terrace

NE237PY

Northern Terrace

NE237QG

Northern Terrace

NE237AW

Charles Drive

NE237DG

Ashkirk

NE237PQ

Kirkwood