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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 moderate crime levels, with around 107 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
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
44.33(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.57(+3%)
Shoplifting
22.27(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.14(+15%)
Public order
12.14(+48%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £185,625 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
Terraced34£133,250
Detached24£287,500
Flats4£74,750
Semi-Detached36£188,000

10 years median price trend in Lamesley

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

All postcodes in Lamesley

DH31HJ

Lansbury Drive

NE110QF

Lamesley

NE110SJ

Seventh Avenue

NE110TL

Ouselaw

NE110YQ

Barrack Terrace

DH31FE

Aspen Close

DH31PX

Long Bank

DH31JH

Longshank Lane

DH31JS

Durham Road

NE110XE

West View

NE110ED

Kingsway South

NE110EJ

Ninth Avenue East

DH31GJ

Caddy Close

NE97XR

Rockcliffe Way

NE110XT

Ashvale Avenue

NE110SD

Queensway South

DH31PQ

Windsor Road

NE110HL

Tenth Avenue West

DH31QL

Malone Gardens

DH31QB

North Dene

NE110TQ

Lamesley

NE97BP

Southlands

NE110PZ

Dukesway

NE97HH

Long Bank

DH31JU

Windsor Road

DH31JZ

Glamis Villas

NE165EL

Birkheads Lane

NE110SU

Kingsway

NE97EL

Seaham Gardens

NE97XN

Lamesley

DH31QA

North Dene

NE97HQ

Hilldyke

NE165EQ

Causey Road

NE97AS

Tanfield Place

DH31NA

Sanders Gardens

NE110HZ

Octavian Way

NE96LD

Deneford

NE165EH

Lamesley

NE110ES

Follet Close

NE97XY

Hawthorn Terrace

NE110HD

Ladypark

NE110YR

Moormill

NE110JF

Eleventh Avenue

NE110JW

Seventh Avenue

NE165EN

Gateshead Road

DH21AJ

Station Lane

NE97AQ

Sherburn Terrace

NE97AH

Tanfield Road

NE110YP

Moormill

NE110EQ

Greenford Lane

NE110TS

Grange Estate

DH31RF

Northside

DH31FD

Blackfell Way

NE97XA

Galloping Green Road

NE110HA

Lamesley

NE110JB

Kibblesworth Bank

NE97BN

The Rowans

DH31NL

Dennison Crescent

DH31JT

Elisabeth Avenue

DH31GN

Lockwood Avenue

NE110ZF

Earlsway

NE97EH

Stainton Gardens

NE110HU

Banesley Lane

NE97XT

Rockcliffe Way

NE110NR

Hollydene

DH31HN

Lansbury Drive

DH31NR

Selkirk Crescent

NE97EN

Stanley Gardens

NE97EP

Stargate Gardens

NE110QL

Moormill Court

DH31QG

Highfield

NE110HS

Banesley Lane

NE110XW

Seventh Avenue

DH31JF

Longshank Lane

NE97BW

The Cedars

NE110TJ

Greenford

NE97JZ

Capstan Court

DH31NW

Moore Crescent

NE97YJ

Rockcliffe Way

NE110XN

Grange Terrace

NE110NH

Foster Court

DH31ND

Hillcroft

NE97JE

Wrekenton Row

NE97HL

Springfield Avenue

NE97HN

Jubilee Avenue

DH31PP

Newcastle Road

NE97XD

Galloping Green Road

DH31GL

Cullen Drive

DH31NP

Moore Crescent

NE110HG

Seventh Avenue

NE97XG

Galloping Green Farm Close

NE110YJ

Clarty Lane

DH31RT

The Brambles

DH31HH

Lavers Road

DH31LA

Durham Road

DH31PJ

Leyburn Place

DH31BG

Highridge

NE97XB

Galloping Green Road

DH31NH

Gilliland Crescent

NE99AQ

Station Approach

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.