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Killingworth East

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About

Killingworth East is a residential area situated on the northern edge of North Tyneside. The layout is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. The area is bordered by the A189 to the west and includes green spaces such as West Moor.

A notable local feature is the Killingworth Lake, created from former colliery land, which provides a focal point for walking and wildlife. The area is served by local shops and schools, with connections to Newcastle upon Tyne via nearby road links. The landscape includes gentle slopes and open fields towards its eastern edges.

Area overview

On average Killingworth East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Killingworth East is £45,978 per year. There are 5 schools in Killingworth East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Killingworth East is home to around 6,367 people, with a population density of about 2,564.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Killingworth East Population
6,367
Population density
2,564.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.25(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.51(-41%)
Shoplifting
11.94(-2%)
Vehicle crime
9.42(+109%)
Public order
7.85(-11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,984
94.07%
Other White
95
1.49%
Indian
52
0.82%
Chinese
31
0.49%
Irish
30
0.47%
Total population: 6,361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,626
30.74%
No qualifications
888
16.79%
Level 3 (A level)
851
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
811
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
596
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,046
35.45%
Owns with a mortgage
947
32.09%
Social rents from council
321
10.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
10.54%
Other social rented
255
8.64%
Total households: 2,951

Property prices in Killingworth East

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Killingworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Killingworth East 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 Killingworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£327,750
Flats8£87,250
Semi-Detached11£235,000
Terraced24£150,750

10 years median price trend in Killingworth East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killingworth East.

Data Sources

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