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England / North East / North Tyneside / Fordley

About

Fordley is a residential area in North Tyneside, located approximately 5 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It sits near the A1056 Coast Road, providing easy access to nearby towns like Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Local amenities include a small shopping precinct, a primary school, and several green spaces, such as Fordley Playing Fields.

The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with many families and long-term residents. Public transport links include bus routes connecting Fordley to Newcastle and the coast. Nearby attractions include Rising Sun Country Park, offering walking trails and nature reserves. While Fordley lacks major retail or entertainment hubs, its proximity to larger towns ensures convenience for shopping and leisure. The area is practical for those seeking a balance between suburban living and easy access to urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Fordley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fordley is £35,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Fordley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Fordley area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £385,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£273,500
Flats2£85,000
Semi-Detached17£155,000
Terraced31£125,000

10 years price trend in Fordley

All postcodes in Fordley

NE126GA

Blueburn Drive

NE126SG

East Bailey

NE237AZ

Front Street

NE237BY

Annitsford Drive

NE237PQ

Kirkwood

NE237QD

Ford View

NE237QH

Fordley

NE237UD

Crofters Close

NE237BH

Love Avenue

NE237PX

Ford View

NE237RJ

Cloverhill Close

NE126SB

Amberley Chase

NE237JS

Green Crescent

NE237DG

Ashkirk

NE237PN

Burradon Road

NE237QE

Fordley

NE237QJ

Dudley Lane

NE237UB

Elizabeth Crescent

NE126FY

Blueburn Drive

NE237PF

Kirkwood

NE126GB

Ashmead Close

NE126SE

Garth Twenty One

NE237DJ

Ashkirk

NE237QU

Fordley

NE126HS

Fordley

NE237AE

Bamborough Court

NE237DN

Briarwood

NE270BQ

Backworth Lane

NE237JE

Angerton Terrace

NE237JQ

Clayton Street

NE237LS

Weetslade Road

NE237QF

Fordley

NE237RW

Front Street

NE126HA

Citadel East

NE126PJ

The Croft

NE237BT

Annitsford Drive

NE237DE

Wardle Drive

NE237DS

Northern Terrace

NE237QY

Seaton Avenue

NE237RR

Lee Street

NE126GG

Edge Mount

NE237QG

Northern Terrace

NE126FT

Berkeley Close

NE126SY

Knivestone Court

NE237FA

Dudley Drive

NE237JH

Fordley

NE237PL

Burradon Road

NE237AL

Craig Crescent

NE237BE

Annitsford Road

NE237DD

Wardle Drive

NE237LJ

Weetslade Crescent

NE237LU

Ethel Street

NE237NH

Fordley

NE237RD

Barras Avenue

NE126SU

Crumstone Court

NE237HS

Market Street

NE237HT

Weetslade Road

NE237JP

Green Crescent
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.