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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 19% 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. The median sale price in Swalwell is £145,500 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,750 and £230,000. There are 3 schools in Swalwell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 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

Median price: £145,500
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £230K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £145,500 (about £194 per square foot) in Swalwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £392,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swalwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£337,500£271
Terraced28£160,000£208
Semi-Detached31£146,000£177
Flats17£103,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swalwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swalwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£63,000£118,000£137,500
2017£248,000£52,000£141,000£115,000
2018£225,000£58,500£132,475£129,000
2019£295,000£104,950£150,000£125,000
2020£285,000£67,500£169,750£157,000
2021£300,000£80,000£165,000£125,000
2022£423,000£89,000£175,000£124,500
2023£350,000£63,000£191,000£130,125
2024£420,000£75,750£232,500£140,000
2025£310,000£88,500£206,000£150,095
2026£370,000£119,000£145,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swalwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swalwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£119£152£169
2017£210£84£164£147
2018£263£104£157£159
2019£232£160£159£147
2020£251£88£170£164
2021£236£141£173£164
2022£286£114£187£183
2023£272£113£196£186
2024£280£118£195£170
2025£283£149£195£169
2026£222£183£170£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swalwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swalwell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.