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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

NE150NB

Mill Way

NE418BP

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418HX

Wylam Wood Road

NE437AL

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437JW

Glen Avenue

NE437TP

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426BA

Wheatfield Close

NE426BL

West Road

NE437JZ

Main Road

NE418EY

Dene Road

NE426AJ

The Terrace

NE426AZ

Piper Road

NE437LU

Follet Close

NE437UJ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418BH

Holeyn Hall Road

NE418DQ

Woodcroft Road

NE437UZ

Laker Hall

NE150PE

Croft's Lane

NE418HB

Dene Road

NE426ED

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437LX

Eastgate Bank

NE418DJ

Woodcroft Road

NE426DT

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437DQ

Riding Dene

NE418BT

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418DH

Woodcroft Road

NE418EN

The Dene

NE418EP

Florist Hall Cottages

NE437AZ

Oak Street

NE437UW

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NT

Cherry Tree Gardens

NE418AF

Cherry Tree Lane

NE426BF

Dyer Close

NE426EH

Springfield

NE418DG

Rose Cottages

NE418LA

Stephenson Court

NE426BG

St Andrew's Lane

NE426BN

West Road

NE426DQ

Coal Lane

NE437DB

Cherryburn Cottages

NE437EE

New Ridley Road

NE418JA

Station Road

NE437UN

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418AB

Main Road

NE426AL

Horsley Road

NE426HQ

Gallowhill Lane

NE437AB

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150PB

Cherry Tree Gardens

NE150NJ

South Lea

NE426BB

Wheatfield Close

NE437DD

Station Bank

NE418HP

Main Road

NE426AP

Dene Garth

NE426DF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AN

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BU

Riding Terrace

NE437NA

New Ridley Road

NE418AA

Chapel Lane

NE418AP

Church Road

NE426AT

Castle View

NE426DZ

The Green

NE437UE

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UU

Stelling Farm Cottages

NE180LH

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418BD

Acomb Drive

NE426BQ

Tyne Gardens

NE426EB

Jubilee Road

NE426EE

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AY

Oak Street

NE437DF

Station Bank

NE418EH

Bell Road

NE437AA

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437LB

New Ridley Road

NE437LJ

Meadowfield Terrace

NE437TW

Cobbler's Lane

NE437UG

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426AQ

West Road

NE437BW

Prudhoe West & Mickley

NE437UQ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418BE

Holeyn Hall Road

NE418DU

Tyne View

NE437DL

Riding Dene

NE418AZ

Dene Terrace West

NE418ED

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE437AU

Bewick Garth

NE437TT

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150PA

Croft's Lane

NE418EW

The Dene

NE426AS

Windsor Crescent

NE150NG

Crown & Anchor Cottages

NE418ET

Main Road

NE418HD

Hedley Road

NE437LT

Bowler's Hill

NE426AX

Piper Road

NE437AG

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437TL

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437XB

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426AD

Dukes Cottages

Data Sources

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