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Pelaw and Heworth

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About

Pelaw and Heworth is situated on the southern bank of the River Tyne in eastern Gateshead. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. It is bordered by the East Coast Main Line railway and the Felling Bypass, which define its transport links. The ward includes the former industrial site of Bill Quay, reflecting its historical connection to the river and shipbuilding industries.

The landscape is marked by the steep incline of Heworth Hill, which rises from the riverside. A notable local feature is the Bill Quay Community Farm, a working city farm located on the riverside. The area contains several local shopping parades and green spaces, including Pelaw Woods. Its position offers views across the river towards Jarrow and Hebburn.

Area overview

On average Pelaw and Heworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pelaw and Heworth is £40,471 per year. There are 6 schools in Pelaw and Heworth: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pelaw and Heworth is home to around 8,623 people, with a population density of about 2,664.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pelaw and Heworth Population
8,623
Population density
2,664.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.72(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.48(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-51%)
Public order
7.77(-5%)
Other theft
4.75(-21%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,060
93.55%
Other White
142
1.65%
Other Asian
74
0.86%
African
56
0.65%
Arab
38
0.44%
Total population: 8,616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,866
26.14%
No qualifications
1,476
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,290
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,049
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 7,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,196
30.31%
Owns outright
1,164
29.5%
Social rents from council
871
22.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
542
13.74%
Other social rented
81
2.05%
Total households: 3,946

Property prices in Pelaw and Heworth

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Pelaw and Heworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £322,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pelaw and Heworth 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 Pelaw and Heworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£147,000
Detached5£290,000
Flats18£88,250
Terraced22£140,500

10 years median price trend in Pelaw and Heworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pelaw and Heworth.

All postcodes in Pelaw and Heworth

NE100XY

Salisbury Street

NE100TL

Marian Drive

NE100QU

Brookfield Terrace

NE100QQ

Duke Street

NE100ST

Woodgate Gardens

NE108XF

Broadoak

NE108UD

Lansbury Gardens

NE100TA

Richmond Avenue

NE109AA

St Cuthberts Drive

NE100PT

High Lanes

NE100SN

Shields Road

NE100XE

Buttermere

NE108UT

Grange Road

NE100TT

Brack Terrace

NE100RH

Musgrave Terrace

NE108HA

Sunderland Road Villas

NE100UZ

Cartmel Park

NE100YL

Gosforth Terrace

NE100TF

Morven Drive

NE100YA

Frazer Terrace

NE108XR

Broadside

NE108XH

Thornebrake

NE100TX

Cromwell Road

NE100RR

Croxdale Terrace

NE100SZ

Elgin Court

NE108XA

Grange Crescent

NE108TS

Cook Gardens

NE108XE

Fossefeld

NE100BZ

Harrison Close

NE100QY

Rothbury Avenue

NE100FB

Pelaw and Heworth

NE108HN

High Lanes

NE108BF

Bondfield Gardens

NE108XW

Broadbank

NE100UB

Cromwell Terrace

NE100UX

John Street

NE100SP

Reay Street

NE100RT

Dene Gardens

NE100RL

Cowpath Gardens

NE100RN

Eastburn Gardens

NE100UF

Hall Terrace

NE100QN

Queen Victoria Street

NE100YJ

Low Heworth Lane

NE100TH

Brunton Way

NE108ES

Toberty Gardens

NE100QL

York Street

NE100HW

Stonehills

NE100QP

Jonadab Street

NE108EP

Cole Gardens

NE100UW

Green Lane Industrial Estate

NE100XP

Windermere Avenue

NE100RE

King Street

NE108XD

Warrenmor

NE109AE

St Edmunds Drive

NE100QD

Shields Road

NE100YN

Wynn Gardens

NE100XQ

Kirkstone Road

NE108TU

Laski Gardens

NE100TR

Embleton Road

NE100PB

High Heworth Lane

NE100XH

Rydal

NE100UN

Davidson Road

NE108XB

Bolburn

NE100SU

Pelaw and Heworth

NE108EE

Bevan Gardens

NE100SW

Braemar Court

NE100SY

Hartforth Crescent

NE100PD

High Lanes

NE100TJ

Marian Drive

NE108HB

Sunderland Road Villas

NE108TY

Bondfield Gardens

NE100UD

Wood Terrace

NE108PH

Longrigg

NE108PJ

Longrigg

NE100YE

Ashfield Terrace

NE100SX

Wood Green

NE100UY

Shields Road

NE100RQ

Taylor Gardens

NE109AD

St Cuthberts Drive

NE100UR

Fairfield Industrial Park

NE100SG

Cromwell Court

NE100XX

Portland Street

Data Sources

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