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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 average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 31% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lamesley is £42,415 per year. The median sale price in Lamesley is £180,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £246,500. 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%
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

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £199
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £247K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lamesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£315,250£239
Semi-Detached40£190,000£204
Terraced43£154,750£179
Flats6£91,500£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lamesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lamesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500—£132,950£124,950
2017£229,250£71,500£162,000£123,000
2018£230,000£72,500£176,500£125,000
2019£270,000£89,950£161,750£117,000
2020£294,610£79,950£190,000£133,000
2021£271,000£65,000£159,000£130,000
2022£292,500£70,000£177,498£157,600
2023£310,000£66,250£162,500£130,000
2024£311,250£87,650£180,000£141,500
2025£309,245£75,000£185,400£138,500
2026£316,750£126,600£180,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lamesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lamesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145—£149£148
2017£196£128£170£143
2018£208£108£192£144
2019£202£125£181£145
2020£215£126£186£159
2021£214£148£163£149
2022£261£127£196£171
2023£222£93£171£164
2024£239£158£200£170
2025£243£154£204£173
2026£248£163£196£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lamesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lamesley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lamesley ward.

Local councillors

Judith Turner

Lamesley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

All postcodesin 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

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