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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

NE96DJ

Belle Vue Terrace

NE96AT

Durham Road

NE96BD

The Path

NE96HX

Durham Road

NE96UH

Cheddar Gardens

NE96BU

Primrose Place

NE96ES

Cedar Crescent

NE96HW

Breckenbeds Road

NE96ET

Selborne Avenue

NE96TW

Padstow Gardens

NE96TZ

Weymouth Gardens

NE96EL

Coleridge Avenue

NE96JD

Chowdene Bank

NE95HU

Kells Lane

NE96BS

Belle Vue Bank

NE96JN

Chowdene Bank

NE96ER

Cedar Crescent

NE95JE

Albert Place

NE96BH

Lyndhurst Green

NE96DN

Alderley Road

NE95HG

Megstone

NE95RZ

Mulberry Park

NE96AJ

Glenbrooke Terrace

NE96UP

Bodmin Court

NE96HA

Saltwell Road South

NE96AD

Deneside Avenue

NE96AR

Durham Road

NE96BE

Ellison Place

NE96DD

Alumwell Road

NE96JJ

Chowdene Bank

NE96JL

Chowdene Bank

NE96AF

Briermede Park

NE96QE

Cedars Green

NE96AA

Earls Drive

NE95EX

Durham Road

NE96UN

Durham Road

NE96XZ

Salcombe Gardens

NE96DL

Belle Vue Cottages

NE96JQ

Chowdene Terrace

NE96XD

Dawlish Gardens

NE96XE

Bideford Gardens

NE96UG

Wells Gardens

NE96UW

Frome Gardens

NE95JA

Kells Lane

NE96EX

Killowen Street

NE96XP

Bude Gardens

NE95HZ

Islestone

NE95JG

Richmond Court

NE96AB

Earls Drive

NE96AE

Briermede Avenue

NE96HU

Durham Road

NE96UZ

St Austell Gardens

NE96AX

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96DP

Brackendene Drive

NE96UF

Tiverton Gardens

NE96XJ

Bridlington Avenue

NE95HB

Durham Road

NE96HD

Station Road

NE96XF

St Austell Gardens

NE96UD

Salcombe Gardens

NE96JF

The Lodges Road

NE96LB

Berkdale Road

Data Sources

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