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Killingworth West & Camperdown

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About

Killingworth West & Camperdown is a residential area situated to the north of Killingworth town centre. The housing is primarily made up of post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, alongside some modern developments. The area is bordered by the A189 to the west and includes the large expanse of Killingworth Lake, a focal point for local recreation.

The landscape is characterised by open green spaces, including the pathways around the lake and the nearby Rising Sun Country Park. A notable local feature is the preserved Killingworth Colliery winding engine house, which stands as a reminder of the area's historical mining industry. Daily life is supported by local shops, schools, and community facilities serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Killingworth West & Camperdown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Killingworth West & Camperdown is £46,093 per year. There are 3 schools in Killingworth West & Camperdown: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Killingworth West & Camperdown is home to around 6,694 people, with a population density of about 2,822.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Killingworth West & Camperdown Population
6,694
Population density
2,822.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.97(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.73(-27%)
Other theft
9.56(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(-23%)
Vehicle crime
6.42(+43%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,410
95.79%
Other White
67
1%
Indian
29
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.42%
Other Asian
25
0.37%
Total population: 6,692

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,335
24.75%
No qualifications
1,054
19.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
18.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
612
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 5,394

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,043
34.28%
Owns outright
914
30.04%
Social rents from council
562
18.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
280
9.2%
Other social rented
123
4.04%
Total households: 3,043

Property prices in Killingworth West & Camperdown

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Killingworth West & Camperdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Killingworth West & Camperdown 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 West & Camperdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£271,250
Flats14£90,000
Semi-Detached18£155,975
Terraced26£165,000

10 years median price trend in Killingworth West & Camperdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Killingworth West & Camperdown.

Data Sources

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