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Ponteland West

About

Ponteland West is a ward in the northern part of Northumberland, England. It covers a mix of rural and suburban areas, with Ponteland town at its heart. The ward includes several smaller villages and hamlets, such as Darras Hall, Kirkley, and Prestwick. The landscape features open farmland, green spaces, and the River Pont, which runs through the area.

The ward is known for its strong community ties and local amenities, including schools, sports clubs, and independent shops. Transport links are well-developed, with easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne via the A696 road. Ponteland West also has a mix of housing, from historic properties to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. The area maintains a quiet, residential feel while offering proximity to urban conveniences.

Area overview

On average Ponteland West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ponteland West is £56,656 per year. There are 1 schools in Ponteland West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ponteland West Population

4,309

Population density

37.6 per km²

Demographics

British

3,869

89.81%

Indian

107

2.48%

Other White

1.72%

Pakistani

1.09%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.74%

Total population: 4,308

Housing

Owns outright

712

43.79%

Owns with a mortgage

536

32.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

228

14.02%

Other forms of private rent

4.61%

Other social rented

2.83%

Total households: 1,626

Property prices in Ponteland West

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Ponteland West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Ponteland West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	51	£550,000	£360,000	£482,500	£692,500	£1,065,000
Flats	2	£157,500	£150,750	£153,750	£161,250	£164,250
Semi-Detached	6	£522,500	£322,750	£462,500	£616,250	£738,750
Terraced	7	£320,000	£181,200	£218,000	£458,750	£524,750

10 years median price trend in Ponteland West