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About

Wardley is a residential area located in the southeastern part of Gateshead, near the border with South Tyneside. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated close to the A194, providing easy access to nearby towns and Newcastle city centre.

The area features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Wardley Park, which offers green space for recreation. Nearby landmarks include the Rising Sun Country Park, providing walking trails and nature reserves. Wardley has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community living and convenience for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Wardley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 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 of residents in Wardley is £39,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Wardley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £185,195 in Wardley 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 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
Detached23£285,000
Flats9£65,000
Semi-Detached39£185,188
Terraced19£144,950

10 years median price trend in Wardley

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

Data Sources

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