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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

NE418JT

Hagg Bank Cottages

NE426AW

Dene Garth

NE426BG

St Andrew's Lane

NE426BJ

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418HA

Dene Road

NE426AY

Piper Road

NE426BR

Hawthorn Gardens

NE426DB

Tyne Gardens

NE150PB

Cherry Tree Gardens

NE150HZ

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418EJ

Hackworth Gardens

NE426DW

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UQ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UN

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BA

Beech Street

NE426AD

Dukes Cottages

NE426BS

Burnside Close

NE418JU

Hagg Bank

NE426DS

Little Buildings

NE418DN

Main Road

NE418EE

Falcon Terrace

NE426BE

Dene Close

NE150NJ

South Lea

NE418EQ

Parson Road

NE437UH

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437LP

Mount Pleasant

NE437UL

Tofts Cottages

NE418BE

Holeyn Hall Road

NE437AL

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426HH

Main Road

NE418ES

Woodvale Gardens

NE418AA

Chapel Lane

NE437UJ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418AR

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE150NN

Dukes Cottages

NE418EB

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418AZ

Dene Terrace West

NE418BJ

Oakwood Cottages

NE437UE

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426AS

Windsor Crescent

NE418EL

Jackson Road

NE418AQ

Main Road

NE437BJ

Burnside Cottages

NE437UU

Stelling Farm Cottages

NE418AG

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418EW

The Dene

NE426DT

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418AT

Church Road

NE426BT

Bewick Lane

NE418BW

Street Houses

NE418AD

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE150LZ

Oatens Bank

NE150NS

Croft's Lane

NE150NY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437XA

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AE

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437TW

Cobbler's Lane

NE437LH

Brettonby Avenue

NE418ET

Main Road

NE418BB

Holeyn Hall Road

NE418EF

Hedley Road

NE437UF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426EA

Jubilee Road

NE437TX

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426BA

Wheatfield Close

NE418DL

Main Road

NE437LL

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NB

Mill Way

NE437BW

Prudhoe West & Mickley

NE426EQ

Springfield

NE150AG

Castle View

NE426HL

Ovingham Road

NE437NA

New Ridley Road

NE426AJ

The Terrace

NE418HU

The Crescent

NE426DE

West Road

NE437UX

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418LA

Stephenson Court

NE437DN

Riding Dene

NE426BH

West Road

NE418HT

Elm Bank Road

NE437DF

Station Bank

NE426BL

West Road

NE418HB

Dene Road

NE418AJ

Main Road

NE150NQ

Croft Terrace

NE418BA

Holeyn Hall Road

NE437UZ

Laker Hall

NE426AT

Castle View

NE426AH

River View

NE418HS

Elm Bank Road

NE437BT

Prudhoe West & Mickley

NE426BQ

Tyne Gardens

NE437ED

New Ridley Road

NE418BQ

Holeyn Hall Road

NE437DG

Riding Dene

NE426DL

Dene Terrace

NE437TY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418JS

Railway Cottages

NE426AU

Castle View

Data Sources

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