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About

Wardley is a residential neighbourhood in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, located on the south side of the River Tyne and east of Gateshead town centre. It forms part of the Wardley and Leam Lane ward of Gateshead Council. Housing here is largely the result of mid-20th century development, with a mix of terraces and semi-detached homes alongside small parades of shops and community facilities. Public green space and playing fields sit close to the middle of the area and provide local recreational space for schools and clubs.

Local transport links include frequent bus services into Gateshead and Newcastle and access to the wider Tyne and Wear public transport network. Community activity is focused around the local centres and schools, with shorter trips for everyday shopping and services rather than longer distance tourism. The neighbourhood’s street pattern and council-built estates reflect the post-war reconstruction period that shaped much of Gateshead’s suburban expansion.

Area overview

On average Wardley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wardley is £49,929 per year. There are 1 schools in Wardley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wardley is home to around 5,777 people, with a population density of about 1,502.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wardley Population
5,777
Population density
1,502.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.14(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.17(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-59%)
Other theft
4.33(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.64(-11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,488
95%
Other White
76
1.32%
Other Asian
31
0.54%
Pakistani
27
0.47%
Irish
27
0.47%
Total population: 5,777

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,318
26.91%
No qualifications
964
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
902
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
709
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 4,898

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,092
41.3%
Owns with a mortgage
873
33.02%
Social rents from council
341
12.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
7.19%
Other social rented
96
3.63%
Total households: 2,644

Property prices in Wardley

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Wardley area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wardley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£295,000
Terraced15£160,000
Semi-Detached34£165,000
Flats11£75,000

10 years median price trend in Wardley

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

All postcodes in Wardley

NE108UF

Bradbury Close

NE108XR

Broadside

NE108SP

Thropton Close

NE108TW

Slaley Close

NE108DG

Haydock Drive

NE108YE

Follingsby Lane

NE108YW

Parklands Way

NE108JG

Scotts Court

NE108BP

Montrose Drive

NE108TB

Manor Gardens

NE108BA

Sherburn Way

NE108WJ

Kenmore Close

NE108YA

Follingsby Lane

NE108HF

Meadowbrook Drive

NE108XW

Broadbank

NE108TE

Thorne Avenue

NE108EG

South Pastures

NE108PG

The Mews

NE108DE

Ridgeway

NE108EB

Ferndown Court

NE108YP

Parklands

NE108RF

Lanchester Close

NE108SR

Lingey Gardens

NE108BB

Manor Gardens

NE108YJ

Parklands Court

NE108UW

Broadacre

NE108RZ

Sherburn Way

NE108DA

Evanlade

NE108AR

Daryl Way

NE108DW

Dunstanburgh Court

NE108UG

Bowburn Close

NE108ED

St Georges Court

NE108TF

Sherburn Way

NE108XU

Windy Nook and Whitehills

NE108BQ

Montrose Drive

NE108DT

Millford Court

NE108BJ

Penshaw View

NE108GB

Rannoch Close

NE108AX

Sunderland Road

NE108BY

Beaufront Close

NE108EF

Lindrick Court

NE108TH

Morris Gardens

NE108SN

Cornforth Close

NE108BN

Leam Lane

NE108JP

Sheraton

NE108TJ

Cripps Avenue

NE108JN

Sheraton

NE108YX

White Rose Way

NE108WL

Manor Gardens

NE108AL

Wardley Lane

NE108AQ

Romiley Grove

NE108YF

Follingsby Avenue

NE108BU

Langley Avenue

NE108BD

Whitemere Gardens

NE108SW

Whalton Close

NE108AA

Wardley Lane

NE108SZ

Sherburn Way

NE108RW

Rainton Close

NE108BG

Montrose Drive

NE108GA

Parklands Way

NE108BL

Wardley Hall Cottages

NE108BX

Thornley Avenue

NE108DZ

Ouston Close

NE108XY

Leam Lane

NE108SG

Seaton Close

NE108ST

Wreken Gardens

NE108YG

Follingsby Close

NE108XX

South Leam Farm

NE108TL

Harvey Crescent

NE108AE

Wardley Drive

NE108BH

Palmer Gardens

NE108AN

Briardene Drive

NE108DB

Alderwyk

NE108SF

Seaton Close

NE108SX

Leam Gardens

NE108EW

South Pastures

NE108AF

Prestwick Drive

NE108AS

Sunderland Road

NE108TZ

Sherburn Way

NE108SU

Leam Gardens

NE108UZ

Manor Gardens

NE108TG

Wardley and Leam Lane

NE108AB

Julian Road

NE108HW

Broad Park

NE108EA

Rosemount Avenue

NE108LF

Berkhampstead Court

NE108BW

The Willows

NE108AY

West Crescent

NE108UH

Glanton Close

NE108XS

Broadwater

NE108YH

Follingsby Drive

NE108TD

Manor Gardens

NE108AT

Sunderland Road

NE108AP

Silverdale Avenue

NE108AH

Wardley Drive

NE108TA

Fellgate Gardens

NE108UE

Haswell Close

NE108JF

Sundridge Drive

NE108RG

Sherburn Way

NE108AZ

West Crescent

Data Sources

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