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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

NE437LR

Stony Bank Way

NE437XB

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437LD

New Ridley Road

NE437DW

Main Road

NE437DL

Riding Dene

NE418DT

West View

NE426EH

Springfield

NE437BG

West Road

NE437DD

Station Bank

NE437TT

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418BN

Thomas Close

NE418BF

Forster Gardens

NE437UP

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437JW

Glen Avenue

NE437DQ

Riding Dene

NE437UB

Brockbushes Farm Cottages

NE426AP

Dene Garth

NE418BG

Holeyn Hall Road

NE426ED

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NX

North Dunslaw Holm Farm

NE418DX

Main Road

NE437UY

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437TB

Modigars Lane

NE437LS

Eastgate Bank

NE418HR

Station Road

NE418AW

Ovingham Road

NE426EF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AY

Oak Street

NE418DW

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE418EP

Florist Hall Cottages

NE426AZ

Piper Road

NE437DH

Riding Dene

NE426BW

West Road

NE150NU

Oatens Bank

NE418HP

Main Road

NE426QH

North Meadow

NE150NG

Crown & Anchor Cottages

NE437JY

Branch End Terrace

NE437BL

Riding Dene

NE418AU

Church Road

NE426HQ

Gallowhill Lane

NE437TS

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE180LL

Military Road

NE437BD

Elm Street

NE426DN

The Green

NE437TU

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BQ

Prudhoe West & Mickley

NE418AH

Laburnum Terrace

NE437TP

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418EZ

Dene Road

NE437EB

Dale View Terrace

NE426DJ

Dene View

NE437XD

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418ED

Prudhoe North & Wylam

NE437UR

Cobbler's Lane

NE437DB

Cherryburn Cottages

NE418JR

Wylam Wood Road

NE437LQ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426DR

South View

NE150NL

Dunslaw Croft

NE437AB

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NT

Cherry Tree Gardens

NE418DZ

Stephenson Terrace

NE437EE

New Ridley Road

NE150NH

Crofts Lane

NE418AY

Dene Terrace East

NE418HZ

Wylam Wood Road

NE418DQ

Woodcroft Road

NE437AD

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437AG

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426BF

Dyer Close

NE437BZ

South View

NE426DU

Leazes View

NE426DX

Green Rising

Data Sources

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