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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 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
78
Deprivation level
7/10
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
34.67(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.8(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.64(-45%)
Public order
8.58(-2%)
Shoplifting
7.19(-41%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £144,250 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
Detached5£290,000
Flats14£92,500
Semi-Detached55£147,000
Terraced20£142,875

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

NE100QR

Fairfield Terrace

NE100FB

Pelaw and Heworth

NE100SU

Pelaw and Heworth

NE100SY

Hartforth Crescent

NE100XD

Coniston

NE100TN

Bamburgh Drive

NE100XX

Portland Street

NE100YE

Ashfield Terrace

NE100QY

Rothbury Avenue

NE108EP

Cole Gardens

NE100QU

Brookfield Terrace

NE109AB

St Cuthberts Drive

NE100UZ

Cartmel Park

NE100XN

Grasmere Avenue

NE108XA

Grange Crescent

NE109AE

St Edmunds Drive

NE108EY

Grange Court

NE100PD

High Lanes

NE100TB

Plantation Grove

NE100TS

Foxton Way

NE100YA

Frazer Terrace

NE108UN

Meresyde

NE100PA

Shields Road

NE100SZ

Elgin Court

NE100UP

Green Lane

NE100PT

High Lanes

NE108UA

Macmillan Gardens

NE108XE

Fossefeld

NE100RB

Fisherwell Road

NE100QZ

Joicey Street

NE100RL

Cowpath Gardens

NE100RQ

Taylor Gardens

NE100SH

Wingrove Terrace

NE100TH

Brunton Way

NE100TW

Morven Drive

NE100QT

Princess Street

NE108TN

Kirkwood Gardens

NE100UE

Hainingwood Terrace

NE108PP

Colegate

NE100JY

Stoneygate Lane

NE100QP

Jonadab Street

NE100RX

South Parade

NE100SN

Shields Road

NE100SQ

Station Road

NE100XB

Coniston

NE100XQ

Kirkstone Road

NE100XU

Queen Victoria Street

NE108XF

Broadoak

NE108XR

Broadside

NE108XS

Broadwater

NE100YH

Greenfield Terrace

NE109XH

High Lanes

NE100XA

Ennerdale

NE108HB

Sunderland Road Villas

NE108HW

Broad Park

NE100SX

Wood Green

NE108UT

Grange Road

NE100XS

Durham Street

NE108TQ

Addison Gardens

NE100RP

Croxdale Gardens

NE100QN

Queen Victoria Street

NE109AD

St Cuthberts Drive

NE100TD

Woodgate Lane

NE100XE

Buttermere

NE108EN

Pankhurst Gardens

NE108EQ

Henderson Gardens

NE108TX

Keir Hardie Avenue

NE108UD

Lansbury Gardens

NE109AA

St Cuthberts Drive

NE109XB

Parkin Gardens

NE108PH

Longrigg

NE108XB

Bolburn

NE108XG

Broadlea

NE100RS

Station Road

NE108HH

Laburnum Avenue

NE100TZ

Kinross Court

NE100UR

Fairfield Industrial Park

NE100RD

King Street

NE100XR

John Street

NE108EH

Webb Gardens

NE100QL

York Street

NE108QA

Whinshaw

Data Sources

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