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About

Lamesley ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the southern fringe of Gateshead. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing estates and the village of Lamesley itself, set against a backdrop of open farmland. It is bordered by the River Team to the north and includes areas like Kibblesworth and Birtley Fell. The ward's geography is defined by gentle slopes leading towards the Team Valley, with significant green belt land separating its communities from more urban centres.

A notable landmark is the historic Lamesley Church, situated near the old coaching route. The ward contains several protected green spaces, including parts of the Birtley and Kibblesworth grasslands. The area is also known for the annual Lamesley Show, a traditional agricultural event held on the village fields. Development is largely constrained by green belt policy, preserving its semi-rural character amidst the wider Tyne and Wear conurbation.

Area overview

On average Lamesley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lamesley is £42,442 per year. There are 2 schools in Lamesley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lamesley is home to around 9,970 people, with a population density of about 381.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lamesley Population
9,970
Population density
381.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.26(+30%)
Shoplifting
25.98(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.77(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.05(+34%)
Public order
13.94(+59%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,255
92.82%
Other White
237
2.38%
Indian
60
0.6%
Other
59
0.59%
Pakistani
54
0.54%
Total population: 9,971

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,045
25.58%
No qualifications
1,792
22.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,404
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,101
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
845
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 7,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,352
30.74%
Owns outright
1,306
29.7%
Social rents from council
1,077
24.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
305
6.93%
Other social rented
266
6.05%
Total households: 4,398

Property prices in Lamesley

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £207,250 in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £645,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lamesley 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 Lamesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£297,000
Flats5£72,000
Semi-Detached36£188,000
Terraced34£135,750

10 years median price trend in Lamesley

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

All postcodes in Lamesley

DH90SA

Lamesley

NE110EW

Kingsway South

NE110XX

Lamesley

NE97AH

Tanfield Road

NE97XE

Cypress Road

NE97HL

Springfield Avenue

NE110RT

Mayoral Way

NE97JA

Hazelwood Close

NE97JD

Wrekenton Row

NE99DY

Station Approach

DH31HT

Durham Road

DH31PH

Windsor Road

NE110XE

West View

NE110JB

Kibblesworth Bank

NE97HQ

Hilldyke

DH31PP

Newcastle Road

DH31QF

Leybourne Hold

NE110EP

Lamesley

NE110JT

Lamesley

NE110PN

Dukesway

NE110QL

Moormill Court

NE110XT

Ashvale Avenue

NE110YH

West View

NE110YJ

Clarty Lane

NE119UW

Station Approach

NE97EP

Stargate Gardens

DH31JF

Longshank Lane

DH31GH

Elm Crescent

NE110YS

Coltspool

NE97XB

Galloping Green Road

DH31NN

Dennison Crescent

DH31JT

Elisabeth Avenue

DH31RX

Leafield Close

NE110TS

Grange Estate

NE110EX

Smithy Lane

NE110UX

Lamesley

DH31PS

Durham Road

NE97BP

Southlands

NE97TY

Cowen Gardens

NE97UB

Durham Road

NE110LF

Dukesway

NE110ER

Greenford Lane

DH31BG

Highridge

DH31JZ

Glamis Villas

DH31PT

Newcastle Bank

NE110ZH

Front Street

NE97EY

Armitage Gardens

NE97HD

Haigh Terrace

NE97JH

Wynyard Gardens

NE110PG

Eastern Avenue

NE97XP

Tanfield Place

DH31HU

Durham Road

DH31PN

Valley View

DH31QB

North Dene

DH31RQ

Lamesley

NE110BQ

Jedburgh Court

NE110XP

West View

NE110YN

The Green

NE165EA

Birkland Lane

DH31BF

Cedar Rise

DH31FE

Aspen Close

DH31HP

Devon Crescent

DH31NR

Selkirk Crescent

DH31PY

Newcastle Bank

DH31RA

Rosedale

DH31RD

Northside

DH31RF

Northside

NE110HT

Banesley Lane

NE110SD

Queensway South

NE110YR

Moormill

NE97EX

Brown Crescent

DH31GD

Angel Way

DH31HX

Durham Road

DH31JR

Lansbury Drive

DH31JX

Lamesley

DH31NS

Selkirk Crescent

DH31QL

Malone Gardens

DH31QZ

Longshanks Lane

NE110RU

Marquis Court

NE97HN

Jubilee Avenue

NE97JP

Ravensworth Villas

NE97UP

Lamesley

NE97XF

Norwood Court

NE97JZ

Capstan Court

NE97XA

Galloping Green Road

NE110EF

Queensway North

NE110RS

Marquisway

NE110XD

Kibblesworth Bank

NE110YD

Prospect Terrace

NE97YB

Sandy Lane

DH21AJ

Station Lane

DH31NA

Sanders Gardens

DH21XG

Lamesley

DH31BE

Highridge

DH31HN

Lansbury Drive

DH31PU

Long Bank

DH31QG

Highfield

NE110SJ

Seventh Avenue

DH31ND

Hillcroft

DH31NP

Moore Crescent

Data Sources

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