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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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £203,250 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-Detached35£186,000
Terraced33£135,000

10 years median price trend in Lamesley

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

All postcodes in Lamesley

NE97XY

Hawthorn Terrace

NE99EH

Lamesley

DH31BJ

Mount Road

NE110BD

Retail World

NE110TQ

Lamesley

NE110XQ

Lochfield Gardens

NE110NR

Hollydene

NE99BJ

Station Approach

NE99DF

Station Approach

NE97BN

The Rowans

DH31BH

Fellcross

DH31JB

Rutland Square

DH31PR

Durham Road

DH90RY

Hammer Square Bank

DH31BD

Highridge

NE110JA

Riding Lane

NE110YT

Station Approach

NE110ZF

Earlsway

NE97JB

Capstan Lane

NE97XG

Galloping Green Farm Close

NE97YH

Lamesley

DH31QQ

Highfield

DH31HS

Devon Crescent

DH31JS

Durham Road

NE110XH

Kibblesworth Bank

NE110YQ

Barrack Terrace

NE97BL

Linden Way

NE97EH

Stainton Gardens

NE110XN

Grange Terrace

NE97EJ

Seaham Gardens

NE99AQ

Station Approach

NE110DZ

Seventh Avenue

NE110ET

Smithy Lane

NE110HY

Ouselaw Lane

NE110JY

Eleventh Avenue

NE97AP

Seaton Gardens

NE97XN

Lamesley

NE110EU

Lamesley Cottages

NE110YP

Moormill

NE165EN

Gateshead Road

NE97HP

Ravensworth Avenue

DH31DA

Mount Court

DH31NT

Garside Avenue

NE110YA

The Crescent

DH31FJ

Lamesley

DH31GB

Maddison Gardens

DH31JH

Longshank Lane

DH31NX

Durham Road

NE110HP

Lamesley

NE110XR

Lamesley

NE97ES

Sacriston Gardens

DH31JW

Lamesley

DH31NF

Neville Crescent

DH31PL

Leyburn Place

NE110XY

Lamesley

NE110GU

Tenth Avenue West

NE110XL

Kibblesworth Bank

NE97YP

The Mount

NE110BF

Dukesway

NE110HE

Coach Road

NE110HZ

Octavian Way

NE110LW

Lamesley

NE110TL

Ouselaw

NE97XS

Rockcliffe Way

NE97HA

Chambers Crescent

DH31BL

Mount Road

DH31FH

Birch Crescent

DH31HZ

Elisabeth Avenue

NE110TG

Lamesley

NE97HB

Western View

DH31FG

Willow Rise

DH31GF

Bowes View

DH31GN

Lockwood Avenue

DH21XQ

Lamesley

NE110EH

Ninth Avenue

NE97ER

Silksworth Gardens

NE110UW

Station Approach

NE165EH

Lamesley

DH31HY

Windsor Road

DH31JU

Windsor Road

NE110HW

Kingsway

NE110HX

Lamesley

NE110QF

Lamesley

NE96LD

Deneford

NE97AQ

Sherburn Terrace

DH31NW

Moore Crescent

NE110BZ

West View

NE97NE

Lamesley

NE97EN

Stanley Gardens

DH31HL

Lansbury Drive

DH90RZ

Birkland Lane

NE110HD

Ladypark

NE110SU

Kingsway

NE97YE

Prospect Terrace

DH21BQ

Moormill Lane

NE110JW

Seventh Avenue

NE119ZW

Station Approach

DH31JJ

Lamesley

DH31NB

Sanders Gardens

DH31QH

Dene Court

Data Sources

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