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About

Swalwell is a residential area situated along the north bank of the River Derwent, near its confluence with the River Tyne. The landscape is defined by the river and the surrounding Team Valley. Historically, its development was closely tied to local industries, including milling and later metalworking, which have left a lasting imprint on the community's layout and character. The area functions as a local hub with essential services and housing.

A central feature is the Swalwell Viaduct, a substantial stone railway structure that arches across the valley, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. The Derwent Walk Country Park follows the course of the old railway line, providing a green corridor for walking and cycling directly through the area. This path connects residents to wider routes while offering views of the local geography and remnants of past industrial activity.

Area overview

On average Swalwell has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swalwell is £48,817 per year. There are 3 schools in Swalwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swalwell is home to around 7,021 people, with a population density of about 1,926.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swalwell Population
7,021
Population density
1,926.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.13(+346%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.73(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.8(-14%)
Public order
15.81(+93%)
Other theft
12.96(+116%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,589
93.83%
Other White
145
2.06%
Other
43
0.61%
Pakistani
29
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.4%
Total population: 7,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,744
29.58%
No qualifications
1,130
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,076
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 5,896

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,104
34.33%
Owns with a mortgage
949
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
504
15.67%
Social rents from council
455
14.15%
Other social rented
143
4.45%
Total households: 3,216

Property prices in Swalwell

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Swalwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swalwell 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 Swalwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£185,000
Flats8£92,500
Detached9£296,000
Terraced29£160,000

10 years median price trend in Swalwell

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

All postcodes in Swalwell

NE165YB

Corsair

NE164JP

Fellside Court

NE163JR

Woodhouse Lane

NE164EQ

Whickham Park

NE163HS

Hood Street

NE163EN

Horncliffe Gardens

NE119XX

Riverside Way

NE119XS

Metro Park West

NE119YP

Hollinside Road

NE164SQ

Ashfield Park

NE164JU

Fellside Road

NE163EX

Clavering Road

NE119YQ

Whickham North

NE163DB

The Covers

NE164ES

Borrowdale

NE165YE

Syron

NE119YJ

Whickham North

NE163BS

Napier Road

NE164BA

Hardie Avenue

NE163EQ

Market Lane

NE164BL

Spencer Grove

NE164TQ

Cherrytree Drive

NE119YD

St Michael's Way

NE164ER

Coniston Avenue

NE119ZG

Hollinside Road

NE163JW

Valley Drive

NE163JU

Byron Court

NE164AJ

Whickham Bank

NE165YP

Bullfinch Drive

NE164BQ

Kingsley Place

NE163DZ

Market Lane

NE165YH

Larbre Crescent

NE164NJ

Victoria Mews

NE163BN

Hexham Road

NE164HY

Fellside Road

NE164JQ

Front Street

NE165YQ

Larbre Crescent

NE163AD

Hexham Road

NE165ZB

Parkdale Rise

NE163DF

Rosebud Close

NE164TL

Lambton Avenue

NE119YZ

Scotswood View

NE164TG

Orchard Road

NE164AE

Laburnum Grove

NE163DH

Kipling Court

NE119NH

Metrocentre

NE163BZ

The Pavilion

NE165JR

Parkdale Rise

NE164AP

William Street

NE164DD

Whickham North

NE119YA

Gibside Way

NE165ZD

Alnwick Close

NE163ED

Market Lane

NE163AQ

Quality Row

NE163JA

East View Terrace

NE164AR

Thomas Street

NE164AB

Back Row

NE163HG

Hampton Court

NE163HT

Ridley Gardens

NE164AX

North View

NE164DA

Deans Close

NE164BT

Coalway Drive

NE163AH

Woodhouse Mews

NE164AW

James Street

NE165YN

Bullfinch Drive

NE164SP

Park Drive

NE164TF

Orchard Road

NE164HD

The Orchard

NE164BU

Church Rise

NE164AZ

Henderson Avenue

NE164ST

Tyne View Avenue

NE163HZ

South View Terrace

NE164HA

Crawley Gardens

NE119YR

St Michael's Way

NE164BW

Morris Road

NE163HX

Derwent Crescent

NE164EH

Whickham Park

NE165UY

Fernhill Avenue

NE164HB

Duckpool Lane

NE119YH

Whickham North

NE119HX

Hollinside Road

NE165UZ

Heathwood Avenue

NE163JG

Tennyson Crescent

NE165ZE

Hawksbury

NE163JD

Milton Road

NE163AG

Jubilee Terrace

NE163HY

Mount View

NE164JL

Front Street

NE164BH

Milton Road

NE164AU

Eleanor Terrace

NE164BS

Wordsworth Avenue

NE119XZ

Whickham North

NE163DP

Brewery Bank

NE164EY

Derwentwater Gardens

NE164SZ

Lambton Avenue

NE163ET

Clavering Road

NE165YW

Bullfinch Drive

NE163BU

Park Terrace

NE164EU

Grasmere Road

NE164SX

Wallace Avenue

Data Sources

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