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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 moderate crime levels, with around 40 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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
19.57(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.78(-57%)
Shoplifting
7.06(-42%)
Burglary
4.01(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.69(-18%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Low Fell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 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
Detached4£437,500
Flats22£113,000
Semi-Detached21£255,000
Terraced16£224,000

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

NE96BN

Alumwell Road

NE95EZ

Durham Road

NE96AU

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96XH

Brixham Avenue

NE96JY

Cramond Court

NE96DE

Carlton Terrace

NE95HA

Durham Road

NE96BB

Lyndhurst Drive

NE96BY

St Helens Terrace

NE96UR

Appledore Gardens

NE95AN

Durham Road

NE96JA

Durham Road

NE96XB

Torquay Gardens

NE96DA

Cross Keys Lane

NE96HF

Greenacre Park

NE96HR

Gainsford Avenue

NE96JP

Chowdene Bank

NE95JH

Coronation Terrace

NE95FB

Whinney Park

NE96UX

Portland Gardens

NE96EY

Saltwell Road South

NE96EP

Jessel Street

NE95AR

Durham Road

NE96UY

Dorchester Gardens

NE96HN

Studley Gardens

NE96AW

Earlswood Park

NE96BX

Belle Vue Grove

NE96EJ

Albert Drive

NE96UU

Newquay Gardens

NE96BA

Lyndhurst Crescent

NE95BQ

Anderson Green

NE96BJ

Earls Dene

NE96DH

St Helens Crescent

NE96LA

Hunstanton Court

NE96BW

Brackendene Park

NE96EH

Albert Drive

NE95JD

Weathercock Lane

NE95JJ

Engine Lane

NE96DU

Westwood

NE96JW

Well Lane

NE96HJ

Carlton Terrace

NE96JH

Chowdene Bank

NE96YZ

Cromer Court

NE95EY

Durham Road

NE96LE

Saltwell Road South

NE96HP

Westmorland Gardens

NE96HQ

Grantham Drive

NE96NX

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96UJ

Cromer Avenue

NE95BF

Mcmillan Close

NE95JF

Pimlico Court

NE96AL

Worley Avenue

NE96BT

Belle Vue Bank

NE96AY

Lyndhurst Avenue

NE96QH

Otterburn Gardens

NE95JB

Lowreys Lane

NE96JT

St Andrews Drive

NE95BG

Telford Close

NE95ET

Elder Grove

NE95HW

Goldstone

NE96JU

St Andrews Drive

NE96UT

Weymouth Gardens

NE96HB

Breckenbeds Road

NE96HH

Winslow Gardens

NE96XW

Redruth Gardens

NE96AQ

Worley Mews

NE96AZ

Earlswood Park

NE96EQ

Myrtle Grove

NE96EU

Alverstone Avenue

NE96HY

Durham Road

NE96NW

Dartmouth Avenue

NE97TA

Durham Road

NE96HL

Onslow Gardens

NE96AH

Earlswood Avenue

NE96HT

Durham Road

NE96JB

Durham Road

NE96BP

Belle Vue Bank

NE96DR

Station Road

NE96UQ

Follet Close

NE96HZ

Forster Court

NE96HE

Otterburn Gardens

NE96UE

Kells Lane

NE96UL

Cromer Avenue

NE96XL

Linton Road

NE96AP

Durham Road

NE96BR

Belle Vue Bank

NE96EB

Callaurie Court

NE96JX

Longniddry Court

NE96US

Sidmouth Road

NE96JS

Gleneagles Road

NE96JZ

Well Lane

NE96TD

Beacon Lough Road

NE96XA

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96XN

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE96JE

Chowdene Bank

NE95AQ

Durham Road

NE96AN

Hutton Terrace

NE96BQ

Belle Vue Bank

NE96EN

Coleridge Avenue

NE96JR

Ravenswood Gardens

Data Sources

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