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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

NE437DA

North View

NE437LF

New Ridley Road

NE437LQ

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426AN

Croft View

NE426BS

Burnside Close

NE426HH

Main Road

NE426AH

River View

NE437BJ

Burnside Cottages

NE437ED

New Ridley Road

NE437TU

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NX

North Dunslaw Holm Farm

NE418BQ

Holeyn Hall Road

NE418DF

Chapel Lane

NE437LL

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437UB

Brockbushes Farm Cottages

NE418AQ

Main Road

NE418EE

Falcon Terrace

NE426DL

Dene Terrace

NE437TS

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150NN

Dukes Cottages

NE180LL

Military Road

NE418AU

Church Road

NE418EZ

Dene Road

NE426DG

Coal Lane

NE437TB

Modigars Lane

NE437UX

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE437BL

Riding Dene

NE150NR

Horsley Wood Cottages

NE418BW

Street Houses

NE426DU

Leazes View

NE437LH

Brettonby Avenue

NE418DZ

Stephenson Terrace

NE418EG

Hedley Road

NE418HU

The Crescent

NE426DJ

Dene View

NE437DW

Main Road

NE437TR

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE426BR

Hawthorn Gardens

NE437BD

Elm Street

NE437BS

East Street

NE418ES

Woodvale Gardens

NE437BT

Prudhoe West & Mickley

NE437BA

Beech Street

NE437DH

Riding Dene

NE437JY

Branch End Terrace

NE150NS

Croft's Lane

NE418HZ

Wylam Wood Road

NE426DB

Tyne Gardens

NE437BY

Riding Dene

NE437HA

Chapel Row

NE437LS

Eastgate Bank

NE418DN

Main Road

NE418HT

Elm Bank Road

NE426BP

Nunnykirk Close

NE426EF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE150AG

Castle View

NE150NL

Dunslaw Croft

NE426DH

Highlander Gardens

NE426HL

Ovingham Road

NE437BP

East Street

NE437UP

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418DX

Main Road

NE426DR

South View

NE426QH

North Meadow

NE437LN

Bearl View

NE437UF

Stocksfield & Bywell

NE418BG

Holeyn Hall Road

NE437LA

Alexandra Terrace

NE150AF

Stonecroft

NE150NU

Oatens Bank

NE426AR

Tyne Gardens

NE426BW

West Road

NE437DP

The Old Forge

NE426DX

Green Rising

Data Sources

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