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Low Fell West

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About

Low Fell West is a residential district located on the western edge of the town centre. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, with some later infill. Streets are arranged on a grid pattern, sloping gently towards the Team Valley.

A notable local landmark is the Shipley Art Gallery, situated in a former mansion house. The area is served by several local shopping parades along Durham Road and Kells Lane, providing everyday amenities. Saltwell Park, a large Victorian park, lies just to the east of the district.

Area overview

On average Low Fell West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Low Fell West is £54,694 per year. There are 3 schools in Low Fell West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Low Fell West is home to around 6,235 people, with a population density of about 4,019.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Low Fell West Population
6,235
Population density
4,019 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.12(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.1(-54%)
Shoplifting
6.09(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-62%)
Public order
3.85(-53%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,900
94.58%
Other White
86
1.38%
Indian
39
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.59%
Irish
29
0.46%
Total population: 6,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,023
38.39%
No qualifications
845
16.03%
Level 3 (A level)
842
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
674
12.79%
Apprenticeship
386
7.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,291
47.32%
Owns with a mortgage
990
36.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
9.42%
Other social rented
81
2.97%
Social rents from council
49
1.8%
Total households: 2,728

Property prices in Low Fell West

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 in Low Fell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Low Fell West 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 Low Fell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced23£238,000
Semi-Detached30£251,450
Flats27£115,000
Detached3£625,000

10 years median price trend in Low Fell West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Low Fell West.

All postcodes in Low Fell West

NE96JZ

Well Lane

NE96ET

Selborne Avenue

NE96UW

Frome Gardens

NE96AU

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96DE

Carlton Terrace

NE96BN

Alumwell Road

NE96DP

Brackendene Drive

NE96BA

Lyndhurst Crescent

NE96LB

Berkdale Road

NE96UF

Tiverton Gardens

NE96DJ

Belle Vue Terrace

NE95EY

Durham Road

NE96UL

Cromer Avenue

NE96JU

St Andrews Drive

NE96EL

Coleridge Avenue

NE96TD

Beacon Lough Road

NE96EP

Jessel Street

NE96UY

Dorchester Gardens

NE96XP

Bude Gardens

NE96UX

Portland Gardens

NE95JD

Weathercock Lane

NE96AA

Earls Drive

NE96JH

Chowdene Bank

NE96DD

Alumwell Road

NE96JB

Durham Road

NE96UZ

St Austell Gardens

NE96QH

Otterburn Gardens

NE96EX

Killowen Street

NE96HE

Otterburn Gardens

NE96QE

Cedars Green

NE96BS

Belle Vue Bank

NE96EJ

Albert Drive

NE96BU

Primrose Place

NE96BY

St Helens Terrace

NE96AW

Earlswood Park

NE96ES

Cedar Crescent

NE96AE

Briermede Avenue

NE96HY

Durham Road

NE96EQ

Myrtle Grove

NE96HU

Durham Road

NE96BQ

Belle Vue Bank

NE95ET

Elder Grove

NE96BT

Belle Vue Bank

NE96AJ

Glenbrooke Terrace

NE96JD

Chowdene Bank

NE96DL

Belle Vue Cottages

NE96YZ

Cromer Court

NE95FB

Whinney Park

NE95AQ

Durham Road

NE96AY

Lyndhurst Avenue

NE96BD

The Path

NE96ER

Cedar Crescent

NE95RZ

Mulberry Park

NE96JQ

Chowdene Terrace

NE95EX

Durham Road

NE95JG

Richmond Court

NE96BE

Ellison Place

NE96BP

Belle Vue Bank

NE96HP

Westmorland Gardens

NE96XD

Dawlish Gardens

NE95BQ

Anderson Green

NE96US

Sidmouth Road

NE96EN

Coleridge Avenue

NE96UG

Wells Gardens

NE96UU

Newquay Gardens

NE96HW

Breckenbeds Road

NE96HN

Studley Gardens

NE95JF

Pimlico Court

NE96HR

Gainsford Avenue

NE96XA

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96DU

Westwood

NE95JB

Lowreys Lane

NE96AH

Earlswood Avenue

NE96AT

Durham Road

NE96BR

Belle Vue Bank

NE96AP

Durham Road

NE96LE

Saltwell Road South

NE95HG

Megstone

NE96JN

Chowdene Bank

NE96JW

Well Lane

NE96XW

Redruth Gardens

NE96BW

Brackendene Park

NE96HL

Onslow Gardens

NE96UN

Durham Road

NE96NX

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96EH

Albert Drive

NE96AL

Worley Avenue

NE96NW

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96AF

Briermede Park

NE95BG

Telford Close

NE96HT

Durham Road

NE96UE

Kells Lane

NE96LA

Hunstanton Court

NE96TW

Padstow Gardens

NE96JX

Longniddry Court

NE96BB

Lyndhurst Drive

NE96XE

Bideford Gardens

NE95BF

Mcmillan Close

NE96UQ

Follet Close

NE96XL

Linton Road

Data Sources

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