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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

NE97HE

Long Bank

NE110YT

Station Approach

NE110XS

Gardiner Square

NE97XF

Norwood Court

DH31PW

Newcastle Road

DH31NN

Dennison Crescent

NE110ER

Greenford Lane

NE110XH

Kibblesworth Bank

NE110YS

Coltspool

NE110LF

Dukesway

NE110YE

Chapel Close

DH31HZ

Elisabeth Avenue

DH90RZ

Birkland Lane

NE97HA

Chambers Crescent

NE110XY

Lamesley

NE110YA

The Crescent

NE97YP

The Mount

DH31PN

Valley View

DH90SA

Lamesley

DH31BB

Mount Road

NE97YN

Rockcliffe Way

NE99DF

Station Approach

DH31HU

Durham Road

DH31RX

Leafield Close

NE110XP

West View

DH31JL

Birch Terrace

NE110XX

Lamesley

DH31PS

Durham Road

DH31NE

Huddart Terrace

NE97YB

Sandy Lane

NE110HT

Banesley Lane

DH31JR

Lansbury Drive

DH31NT

Garside Avenue

NE110JL

Eighth Avenue

DH31PZ

North Dene

DH31NJ

Gilliland Crescent

NE97LG

Larch Close

DH31HW

Lansbury Drive

NE97JH

Wynyard Gardens

NE97TY

Cowen Gardens

DH31FG

Willow Rise

NE97JR

High Street

DH31JB

Rutland Square

NE110HX

Lamesley

NE97EU

Elder Gardens

NE110HW

Kingsway

NE165FA

Hedley Hall Cottages

DH31JN

Leighton Terrace

DH31HL

Lansbury Drive

DH31GB

Maddison Gardens

NE165EA

Birkland Lane

NE97AP

Seaton Gardens

DH31BH

Fellcross

NE97AT

Galloping Green Road

DH31BD

Highridge

DH31FF

Maple Avenue

DH21BQ

Moormill Lane

DH31HX

Durham Road

NE97UA

West View

DH31DA

Mount Court

NE110SW

Kingsway South

DH31NF

Neville Crescent

NE110ET

Smithy Lane

NE110EP

Lamesley

DH31NS

Selkirk Crescent

NE110UE

Station Approach

NE110BQ

Jedburgh Court

NE97ER

Silksworth Gardens

NE110EY

Haggs Lane

NE110TW

Greenford

DH31QZ

Longshanks Lane

DH31GE

Hattam Close

DH31LZ

Croftside

DH31HY

Windsor Road

NE110PN

Dukesway

DH31JJ

Lamesley

NE97EJ

Seaham Gardens

NE97XP

Tanfield Place

NE97HJ

Long Bank

DH31HG

Edward Road

NE97YD

Galloping Green Road

NE110EX

Smithy Lane

NE110ZJ

Eastern Avenue

NE110BZ

West View

DH31RQ

Lamesley

NE110XL

Kibblesworth Bank

NE110TT

Lamesley

DH31PY

Newcastle Bank

DH31GD

Angel Way

DH31HQ

Edward Road

DH31BL

Mount Road

NE110EF

Queensway North

DH31BE

Highridge

DH31PT

Newcastle Bank

NE110NP

Lamesley

DH31JD

Russell Terrace

DH31PL

Leyburn Place

DH31GF

Bowes View

NE97HD

Haigh Terrace

DH31FH

Birch Crescent

Data Sources

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