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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

NE96AX

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96JJ

Chowdene Bank

NE96XZ

Salcombe Gardens

NE96HF

Greenacre Park

NE96BH

Lyndhurst Green

NE96TZ

Weymouth Gardens

NE96JL

Chowdene Bank

NE95AN

Durham Road

NE96DA

Cross Keys Lane

NE95JH

Coronation Terrace

NE96JS

Gleneagles Road

NE96BX

Belle Vue Grove

NE96HQ

Grantham Drive

NE96HB

Breckenbeds Road

NE96HX

Durham Road

NE96DN

Alderley Road

NE96AD

Deneside Avenue

NE96DH

St Helens Crescent

NE96JT

St Andrews Drive

NE96JF

The Lodges Road

NE96XN

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE96JY

Cramond Court

NE96BJ

Earls Dene

NE96AR

Durham Road

NE96AQ

Worley Mews

NE96XH

Brixham Avenue

NE95JJ

Engine Lane

NE96UD

Salcombe Gardens

NE96AN

Hutton Terrace

NE96HD

Station Road

NE95HW

Goldstone

NE96UP

Bodmin Court

NE96AZ

Earlswood Park

NE96HZ

Forster Court

NE96JR

Ravenswood Gardens

NE97TA

Durham Road

NE96AB

Earls Drive

NE96UT

Weymouth Gardens

NE96XB

Torquay Gardens

NE96UJ

Cromer Avenue

NE96HA

Saltwell Road South

NE96JE

Chowdene Bank

NE96XF

St Austell Gardens

NE96UR

Appledore Gardens

NE96EB

Callaurie Court

NE96JA

Durham Road

NE96EY

Saltwell Road South

NE95JA

Kells Lane

NE96HJ

Carlton Terrace

NE95HB

Durham Road

NE96DR

Station Road

NE95JE

Albert Place

NE95AR

Durham Road

NE96EU

Alverstone Avenue

NE96JP

Chowdene Bank

NE95HA

Durham Road

NE95EZ

Durham Road

NE95HZ

Islestone

NE96HH

Winslow Gardens

NE95HU

Kells Lane

NE96XJ

Bridlington Avenue

NE96UH

Cheddar Gardens

Data Sources

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