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Wylam & Ovingham

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About

Wylam and Ovingham are neighbouring villages situated on opposite banks of the River Tyne in south Northumberland. The area is defined by its riverside position, with the Tyne providing a central corridor for walking and cycling along its banks. The landscape is a mix of wooded valleys and open farmland, with historical connections to the early railway and industrial heritage. It serves primarily as a residential area with strong community ties.

The settlements are linked by a narrow, multi-arched stone bridge, a historic crossing point over the river. Wylam is notably the birthplace of railway pioneer George Stephenson, with his cottage preserved as a museum. The surrounding paths form part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site trail network, offering routes through local woodland and along the old railway line.

Area overview

On average Wylam & Ovingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wylam & Ovingham is £57,298 per year. There are 5 schools in Wylam & Ovingham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wylam & Ovingham is home to around 5,578 people, with a population density of about 104.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wylam & Ovingham Population
5,578
Population density
104.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.88(-32%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.12(-71%)
Public order
4.66(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.87(-75%)
Other theft
2.69(-55%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,345
95.82%
Other White
74
1.33%
Irish
38
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.61%
Other Asian
18
0.32%
Total population: 5,578

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,167
45.93%
Level 3 (A level)
757
16.04%
No qualifications
598
12.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
549
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
316
6.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,718

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,101
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
731
29.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
11.81%
Other social rented
199
7.94%
Social rents from council
92
3.67%
Total households: 2,507

Property prices in Wylam & Ovingham

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Wylam & Ovingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £991,700.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wylam & Ovingham 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 Wylam & Ovingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£120,000
Terraced32£245,750
Detached16£533,858
Semi-Detached14£252,500

10 years median price trend in Wylam & Ovingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wylam & Ovingham.

All postcodes in Wylam & Ovingham

NE426BD

Welburn Close

NE437AF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BU

Riding Terrace

NE418HD

Hedley Road

NE418AL

Burgoyne Terrace

NE418DE

Denecroft

NE437LJ

Meadowfield Terrace

NE437TZ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UA

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418AB

Main Road

NE418AP

Church Road

NE418BL

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE437LN

Bearl View

NE418EY

Dene Road

NE437UG

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150HY

Holeyn Hall Cottages

NE437LF

New Ridley Road

NE426DG

Coal Lane

NE418BT

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE426EL

Springfield Close

NE426DF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418DF

Chapel Lane

NE418DG

Rose Cottages

NE437LB

New Ridley Road

NE426AN

Croft View

NE418AX

Algernon Terrace

NE437AN

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437TR

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426AL

Horsley Road

NE180LJ

Cobbler's Lane

NE418DS

Ingham Terrace

NE437DA

North View

NE437AZ

Oak Street

NE437LA

Alexandra Terrace

NE418EH

Bell Road

NE418DH

Woodcroft Road

NE426HJ

Main Road

NE437AA

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418DU

Tyne View

NE426AB

The Hill

NE437BE

West Road

NE418AF

Cherry Tree Lane

NE437DE

Station Bank

NE418BH

Holeyn Hall Road

NE418AN

Church Road

NE418EU

Bluebell Close

NE437AJ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BS

East Street

NE426AX

Piper Road

NE437BB

Elm Street

NE418BP

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE437LX

Eastgate Bank

NE437HA

Chapel Row

NE418DP

Follet Close

NE426DQ

Coal Lane

NE426AR

Tyne Gardens

NE437LY

Eastgate Bank

NE426DZ

The Green

NE150NR

Horsley Wood Cottages

NE437AU

Bewick Garth

NE426DH

Highlander Gardens

NE437UW

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426BN

West Road

NE418EG

Hedley Road

NE437DP

The Old Forge

NE437BP

East Street

NE426DY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE180LH

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426AG

Main Road

NE437AQ

Jubilee Road

NE437BX

Eltringham Cottages

NE437BN

Newton Terrace

NE437JZ

Main Road

NE426BP

Nunnykirk Close

NE437TL

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150AF

Stonecroft

NE426EE

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418HX

Wylam Wood Road

NE150PD

Highcrofts

NE437LT

Bowler's Hill

NE418DJ

Woodcroft Road

NE150NW

Hill Croft

NE150PA

Croft's Lane

NE437LE

New Ridley Road

NE418BD

Acomb Drive

NE437AX

Bearl View

NE437BY

Riding Dene

NE150LY

Spital Villas

NE418JA

Station Road

NE150PE

Croft's Lane

NE426AA

Main Road

NE418AS

Church Road

NE426EB

Jubilee Road

NE426AQ

West Road

NE437LU

Follet Close

NE418ER

Woodvale Gardens

NE418BS

The Orchard

NE418EX

Tynedale Close

NE426BB

Wheatfield Close

NE418EN

The Dene

Data Sources

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