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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

NE97YE

Prospect Terrace

NE110XR

Lamesley

NE110GU

Tenth Avenue West

DH31JQ

Elm Terrace

DH31NB

Sanders Gardens

DH31QX

Longshank Lane

NE119UW

Station Approach

NE110DZ

Seventh Avenue

NE97YA

Thomas Street

NE99BE

Lamesley

NE110SP

Kingsway South

NE110BF

Dukesway

NE97AR

Witton Gardens

NE110YH

West View

NE110HY

Ouselaw Lane

NE110UW

Station Approach

NE99DQ

Station Approach

DH31BJ

Mount Road

NE97XJ

Clematis Crescent

DH21XG

Lamesley

NE97JA

Hazelwood Close

DH31JW

Lamesley

Data Sources

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