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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
3/10
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
16.31(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.7(-64%)
Public order
4.3(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-73%)
Burglary
2.87(-42%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Wylam & Ovingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,063 up to £960,000.

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
Detached15£510,000
Flats1£120,000
Semi-Detached11£220,000
Terraced26£249,500

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

NE150HY

Holeyn Hall Cottages

NE418AD

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE437BE

West Road

NE150HZ

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418EF

Hedley Road

NE180LJ

Cobbler's Lane

NE437TY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418JS

Railway Cottages

NE418JT

Hagg Bank Cottages

NE426DW

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BG

West Road

NE437UL

Tofts Cottages

NE418DS

Ingham Terrace

NE418EU

Bluebell Close

NE418HS

Elm Bank Road

NE437DN

Riding Dene

NE437EB

Dale View Terrace

NE418AW

Ovingham Road

NE418HA

Dene Road

NE418JU

Hagg Bank

NE437BZ

South View

NE437LD

New Ridley Road

NE418BF

Forster Gardens

NE437TZ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437XA

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NW

Hill Croft

NE418AY

Dene Terrace East

NE437LP

Mount Pleasant

NE418EX

Tynedale Close

NE437BB

Elm Street

NE437BX

Eltringham Cottages

NE150NQ

Croft Terrace

NE418BJ

Oakwood Cottages

NE426BJ

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418DW

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418AR

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418BS

The Orchard

NE426BT

Bewick Lane

NE437LE

New Ridley Road

NE426EA

Jubilee Road

NE418AX

Algernon Terrace

NE418EJ

Hackworth Gardens

NE437AQ

Jubilee Road

NE418AL

Burgoyne Terrace

NE418BN

Thomas Close

NE418EQ

Parson Road

NE426BH

West Road

NE426DS

Little Buildings

NE437DE

Station Bank

NE150PD

Highcrofts

NE418EB

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE426AG

Main Road

NE437DG

Riding Dene

NE418AH

Laburnum Terrace

NE418BB

Holeyn Hall Road

NE418DE

Denecroft

NE426HJ

Main Road

NE418BL

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418DT

West View

NE418ER

Woodvale Gardens

NE426AU

Castle View

NE426AW

Dene Garth

NE426AY

Piper Road

NE437AE

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UA

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UR

Cobbler's Lane

NE418AN

Church Road

NE418HR

Station Road

NE418DL

Main Road

NE426AA

Main Road

NE426BD

Welburn Close

NE418AG

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418AS

Church Road

NE418DP

Follet Close

NE426DY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426EQ

Springfield

NE437TX

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AJ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AX

Bearl View

NE437BN

Newton Terrace

NE437LY

Eastgate Bank

NE437UH

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150LZ

Oatens Bank

NE418AJ

Main Road

NE418BA

Holeyn Hall Road

NE426AB

The Hill

NE426EL

Springfield Close

NE437AD

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BQ

Prudhoe West & Mickley

NE437LR

Stony Bank Way

NE150LY

Spital Villas

NE418JR

Wylam Wood Road

NE418AT

Church Road

NE418EL

Jackson Road

NE426BE

Dene Close

NE437XD

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NH

Crofts Lane

NE426DE

West Road

NE426DN

The Green

NE150NY

Stocksfield & Bywell

Data Sources

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