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About

Swalwell is a suburban area in Gateshead, located along the River Derwent. It sits near the border of Newcastle, making it a convenient location for commuters. The area is known for its mix of residential housing, with terraced homes and modern developments. Swalwell Park and the nearby Derwent Walk Country Park provide green spaces for outdoor activities.

The area has local amenities, including shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs. Swalwell is close to the Metrocentre, one of the largest shopping and leisure complexes in the UK. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way runs through the area, offering scenic walking routes. Public transport links, including bus services, connect Swalwell to Gateshead and Newcastle city centre.

Area overview

On average Swalwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 152 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 of residents in Swalwell is £39,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Swalwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 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
Detached8£402,000
Flats6£80,000
Semi-Detached29£217,000
Terraced30£154,298

10 years median price trend in Swalwell

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

All postcodes in Swalwell

NE164AS

George Street

NE164EY

Derwentwater Gardens

NE164HD

The Orchard

NE164JR

Fellside Road

NE165JR

Fernhill Avenue

NE165ZA

Parkway

NE164JJ

Back Row

NE163AH

Woodhouses Lane

NE163ED

Enfield Avenue

NE163ES

Grosvenor Avenue

NE163EW

Heathwell Gardens

NE164JH

Front Street

NE165UY

Fernhill Avenue

NE164TH

Duck Pool Lane North

NE163AQ

Quality Row

NE164BU

Church Rise

NE164DJ

Swalwell

NE164JQ

Front Street

NE164JT

Fellside Road

Data Sources

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