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About

Saltwell ward is located in the eastern part of Gateshead, bordered by Deckham to the west and Low Fell to the south. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing. Saltwell Park, one of the largest parks in the region, is a central feature of the ward, offering green space and recreational facilities. The park includes a Victorian-era tower and a boating lake.

The ward has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to Gateshead town centre and Newcastle. Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare services, catering to the needs of residents. Saltwell Road serves as a main thoroughfare, with a range of independent businesses and takeaways. The area has a strong sense of community, with events often held in the park. Housing is relatively affordable compared to nearby areas, making it a popular choice for families.

Area overview

On average Saltwell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Saltwell is £36,891 per year. There are 5 schools in Saltwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saltwell Population
9,964
Population density
6,690.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,494
75.21%
Other White
836
8.39%
Other
433
4.35%
African
219
2.2%
Pakistani
161
1.62%
Total population: 9,964

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,486
35.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,025
24.66%
Owns outright
885
21.29%
Social rents from council
322
7.75%
Other social rented
275
6.62%
Total households: 4,157

Property prices in Saltwell

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Saltwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saltwell 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 Saltwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£322,500
Flats32£97,625
Semi-Detached20£270,000
Terraced23£160,000

10 years median price trend in Saltwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltwell.

All postcodes in Saltwell

NE95EW

Durham Road

NE81TS

Grasmere Street

NE84HY

Alexandra Road

NE84SH

Field House Road

NE95AF

Littledene

NE84EY

Exeter Street

NE84HA

St Alban's Terrace

NE84LD

Rodsley Avenue

NE84QF

Audouins Row

NE84QJ

Dunsmuir Grove

NE81RD

Alexandra Road

NE81SR

Coatsworth Road

NE84LB

Rodsley Avenue

NE84PA

Windsor Avenue

NE84ZS

Armstrong Street

NE84EG

Camborne Place

NE96DX

Derwent Crook Drive

NE81RQ

Gladstone Terrace West

NE84EZ

Shipley Court

NE84TR

Saltwell Road

NE84TT

Telford Street

NE84QL

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84RT

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84SR

Rectory Road

NE84UA

Barry Street

NE84XP

Berners-Lee Road

NE84RR

Rectory Road

NE84TP

Faraday Grove

NE84UH

Rawling Road

NE81XJ

Rectory Road

NE95EH

Durham Road

NE84EX

Camborne Grove

NE84JE

Avenue Road

NE84QA

Brighton Road

NE84RX

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84DX

Exeter Street

NE84QD

Hydepark Street

NE84SF

Saltwell Road

NE84TL

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84JJ

Enfield Road

NE84QN

Dunsmuir Grove

NE84UL

Faraday Grove

NE81TX

Windermere Street

NE84ED

Alexandra Road

NE84JN

Edendale Terrace

NE84JH

Avenue Road

NE84NP

Westbourne Avenue

NE84QH

Audouins Row

NE84SA

Brighton Road

NE95AS

Durham Road

NE84EU

Camborne Place

NE84JD

Avenue Road

NE84QB

Hydepark Street

NE84RP

Dunsmuir Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.