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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 124 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
124
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
60.11(+395%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.99(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.21(+10%)
Public order
17.95(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.67(+23%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Swalwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £546,275.

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
Detached6£407,000
Flats5£85,000
Semi-Detached26£216,000
Terraced30£162,500

10 years median price trend in Swalwell

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

All postcodes in Swalwell

NE163JE

Burns Crescent

NE163DJ

Derwentwater Road

NE164AZ

Henderson Avenue

NE164BP

Kipling Avenue

NE164DG

Front Street

NE164HE

Front Street

NE163ER

Marlborough Avenue

NE164BZ

Blake Avenue

NE163JN

Plantation Avenue

NE163JQ

Carlyle Crescent

NE164JL

Front Street

NE165UZ

Heathwood Avenue

NE119YS

Allison Court

NE163EN

Horncliffe Gardens

NE164BY

Otterburn Gardens

NE165YE

Syron

NE163BU

Park Terrace

NE163HS

Hood Street

NE164BQ

Kingsley Place

NE164EP

Whickham Highway

NE163AS

Longrigg

NE164HA

Crawley Gardens

NE119YW

Whickham North

NE163BT

Napier Road

NE163HA

Richmond Avenue

NE163HT

Ridley Gardens

NE164AF

Bank Avenue

NE164TQ

Cherrytree Drive

NE163EY

Coalway Lane North

NE164AN

West Street

NE163DW

Front Street

NE163EL

Alexandra Drive

NE163HB

Crowley Villas

NE163HQ

Colbeck Avenue

NE164EZ

Bowness Road

NE164JU

Fellside Road

NE165YA

Corsair

NE163DP

Brewery Bank

NE163JS

Axwell Terrace

NE165YQ

Larbre Crescent

NE119YH

Whickham North

NE165ZD

Alnwick Close

NE163EQ

Market Lane

NE163JJ

Clavering Road

NE163DE

Brewery Lane

NE164EH

Whickham Park

NE164SP

Park Drive

NE164TJ

Market Lane

NE165YL

Bullfinch Drive

NE163JL

Whickham Bank

NE164AW

James Street

NE119YJ

Whickham North

NE163EJ

Oaklands

NE163JG

Tennyson Crescent

NE164BH

Milton Road

NE164HY

Fellside Road

NE163JR

Woodhouse Lane

NE163BP

Quality Row

NE163EU

Lumley Avenue

NE163JH

Dickens Avenue

NE164AP

William Street

NE164BN

Brooke Avenue

NE164SY

Lambton Avenue

NE163BZ

The Pavilion

NE164BD

Stubbs Avenue

NE165YG

L'Arbre Crescent

NE164BB

Phillips Avenue

NE165YF

Larbre Crescent

NE119XU

Metro Retail Park

NE163HX

Derwent Crescent

NE164AX

North View

NE164HB

Duckpool Lane

NE164SS

Ashfield Avenue

NE163HD

Crowley Road

NE164AY

North View

NE164NJ

Victoria Mews

NE165YN

Bullfinch Drive

NE119XF

Marconi Way

NE163HY

Mount View

NE164TL

Lambton Avenue

NE119GA

Whickham North

NE119YN

Whickham North

NE164BX

Coalway Lane

NE164HX

Castle Close

NE163EX

Clavering Road

NE119XR

Whickham North

NE164AB

Back Row

NE164BA

Hardie Avenue

NE164JA

Front Street

NE164TE

Duckpool Lane

NE119XZ

Whickham North

NE163AW

Long Rigg Road

NE163DN

Sands Road

NE163BS

Napier Road

NE164ET

Windermere Gardens

NE164EX

Buttermere Avenue

NE119YD

St Michael's Way

NE165YW

Bullfinch Drive

NE163EF

Market Lane

NE163HZ

South View Terrace

Data Sources

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