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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
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
31.88(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.98(-18%)
Public order
10.46(+28%)
Shoplifting
7.27(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(-37%)
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

Median price£160,276
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £212K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £160,276 (about £195 per square foot) in Wardley and Leam Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£300,000£271
Terraced9£160,552£215
Semi-Detached54£156,000£187
Flats14£60,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wardley and Leam Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,950£57,000£129,000£124,000
2017£209,000£51,750£115,000£124,500
2018£204,500£90,000£130,000£122,000
2019£205,000£51,500£125,000£122,000
2020£215,000£61,125£140,950£123,500
2021£195,000£58,177£139,500£123,000
2022£261,275£96,500£135,000£138,000
2023£211,000£52,000£147,500£150,000
2024£289,950£59,000£173,000£144,950
2025£280,000£60,000£146,000£170,025
2026£295,000£60,000£157,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£103£158£174
2017£196£141£147£165
2018£205£150£160£162
2019£187£123£150£163
2020£235£145£177£180
2021£217£144£154£191
2022£295£151£154£174
2023£244£149£181£198
2024£257£125£193£181
2025£252£150£172£231
2026£271£159£208£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wardley and Leam Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wardley and Leam Lane in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.