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Wardley and Leam Lane

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About

Wardley and Leam Lane is a residential ward situated in the southeastern part of Gateshead. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments, providing homes for a significant population. Its landscape is gently rolling, with open green spaces integrated throughout the neighbourhoods. The ward is bordered by the Felling Bypass, which provides a key transport link to wider Tyneside.

A central feature is the expansive Leam Lane Estate, a major post-war development that defines much of the area's layout. The ward contains several local schools, community centres, and retail parades catering to daily needs. Heworth Golf Club occupies a substantial green area on its western edge. The local topography offers clear views across the Team Valley towards the Angel of the North, a familiar landmark on the southern horizon.

Area overview

On average Wardley and Leam Lane has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wardley and Leam Lane is £47,525 per year. There are 2 schools in Wardley and Leam Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wardley and Leam Lane is home to around 7,841 people, with a population density of about 1,868.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wardley and Leam Lane Population
7,841
Population density
1,868.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.86(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.15(-12%)
Public order
10.71(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.31(-22%)
Shoplifting
8.16(-33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,451
95%
Other White
103
1.31%
Other Asian
36
0.46%
Irish
30
0.38%
African
29
0.37%
Total population: 7,843

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,584
24.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,488
22.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,139
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
720
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,541

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
36.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,009
28.54%
Social rents from council
647
18.3%
Other social rented
270
7.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
7.44%
Total households: 3,536

Property prices in Wardley and Leam Lane

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £162,750 in Wardley and Leam Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wardley and Leam Lane 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 Wardley and Leam Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£280,000
Flats10£60,000
Semi-Detached48£151,875
Terraced11£168,000

10 years median price trend in Wardley and Leam Lane

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.

All postcodes in Wardley and Leam Lane

NE108JR

Cotemede

NE108WL

Manor Gardens

NE108DB

Alderwyk

NE108YE

Follingsby Lane

NE108AB

Julian Road

NE108UW

Broadacre

NE108SW

Whalton Close

NE108XN

Meresyde Court

NE108JG

Scotts Court

NE108UQ

Lingshaw

NE108AZ

West Crescent

NE108BX

Thornley Avenue

NE108BZ

Ashridge Court

NE108SF

Seaton Close

NE108BH

Palmer Gardens

NE108DG

Haydock Drive

NE108RG

Sherburn Way

NE108SX

Leam Gardens

NE108TH

Morris Gardens

NE108DQ

Havercroft

NE108JJ

Millford

NE108SU

Leam Gardens

NE108YA

Follingsby Lane

NE108AP

Silverdale Avenue

NE108AQ

Romiley Grove

NE108BN

Leam Lane

NE108DZ

Ouston Close

NE108HT

Wirralshir

NE108AA

Wardley Lane

NE108BW

The Willows

NE108DH

Ridgeway

NE108DX

Grassbanks

NE108EF

Lindrick Court

NE108GA

Parklands Way

NE108JA

Hopedene

NE108XJ

Hallgarth

NE108JE

Hartburn

NE108BY

Beaufront Close

NE108GB

Rannoch Close

NE108HS

Whinbrooke

NE108HU

Coverdale

NE108SR

Lingey Gardens

NE108AT

Sunderland Road

NE108BS

Swyntoft

NE108YH

Follingsby Drive

NE108TD

Manor Gardens

NE108AU

Kirkwood Gardens

NE108DS

Cropthorne

NE108EA

Rosemount Avenue

NE108HX

Coverdale

Data Sources

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