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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

NE164AG

Axwell Park Close

NE164BE

Graham Avenue

NE164BD

Stubbs Avenue

NE164JB

The Square

NE164AQ

Simonside View

NE164HU

Castle Close

NE119YG

Whickham North

NE163AS

Longrigg

NE163EU

Lumley Avenue

NE163BP

Quality Row

NE164DG

Front Street

NE165YF

Larbre Crescent

NE164BG

Milton Road

NE164AN

West Street

NE165YG

L'Arbre Crescent

NE164TJ

Market Lane

NE163JS

Axwell Terrace

NE164TD

Crowley Avenue

NE163DW

Front Street

NE164JR

Fellside Road

NE164DJ

Whickham North

NE163HB

Crowley Villas

NE163JQ

Carlyle Crescent

NE119YN

Whickham North

NE163DD

Broadmeadows Close

NE164LY

Glebe Rise

NE163HE

Crowley Road

NE164TH

Duckpool Lane

NE163HA

Richmond Avenue

NE164JJ

Front Street

NE164BJ

Chaucer Road

NE163AA

Hexham Road

NE165YJ

L'Arbre Crescent

NE163BW

Park View

NE164BP

Kipling Avenue

NE164TA

Orange Grove

NE164BB

Phillips Avenue

NE164SR

Elm Avenue

NE165YD

Oakridge

NE164JA

Front Street

NE163EY

Coalway Lane North

NE163DS

Market Lane

NE164EX

Buttermere Avenue

NE164HE

Front Street

NE164BX

Coalway Lane

NE163JL

Whickham Bank

NE164AF

Bank Avenue

NE163DA

Swalwell Bank

NE163AW

Long Rigg Road

NE163HD

Crowley Road

NE119YT

Whickham North

NE163EB

Colbeck Avenue

NE164SY

Lambton Avenue

NE164JH

Jasmine Villas

NE164SS

Ashfield Avenue

NE163ES

Grosvenor Avenue

NE163JF

Ruskin Road

NE119XY

Whickham North

NE164AY

North View

NE163JJ

Clavering Road

NE164ET

Windermere Gardens

NE164EZ

Bowness Road

NE164TN

Garden House Crescent

NE164SW

Orchard Road

NE163DN

Sands Road

NE164JS

Axwell View

NE119BT

Gibside Way

NE163EJ

Oaklands

NE164JZ

Fellside Road

NE164TE

Duckpool Lane

NE163ER

Marlborough Avenue

NE163HQ

Colbeck Avenue

NE119XU

Metro Retail Park

NE163EP

Oaklands

NE163JE

Burns Crescent

NE163EG

Shield Avenue

NE164AT

Whickham Bank

NE164JT

Fellside Road

NE119XW

Metrocentre

NE163EE

Enfield Avenue

NE163EL

Alexandra Drive

NE164BN

Brooke Avenue

NE163EF

Market Lane

NE163DJ

Derwentwater Road

NE163DE

Brewery Lane

NE164BY

Otterburn Gardens

NE119XR

Whickham North

NE164NH

Fellside Road

NE164AH

Edith Terrace

NE163JN

Plantation Avenue

NE163EZ

Masefield Avenue

NE165YL

Bullfinch Drive

NE163EW

Heathwell Gardens

NE164AS

George Street

NE164SU

Beech Avenue

NE164TB

Cromwell Road

NE163JH

Dickens Avenue

NE164AL

Fellside Road

NE119YW

Whickham North

NE165ZA

Sandringham Drive

Data Sources

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