Watervale Gardens, Barley Meadows, Cramlington
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE23 6BY.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Watervale Gardens, Barley Meadows, Cramlington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £245,817. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £256,379. Average sale prices rose from £188,950 in 2017 to £233,725 in 2026 (+24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 17% above the Cramlington average of £209,265 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% detached, 29% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Watervale Gardens range from £134,950 to £292,950. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 82 streets in Cramlington with at least two sales in the last year, Watervale Gardens ranks 20th for average price.
House prices on Watervale Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £256,379 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £150,170 | 8 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Watervale Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 8 Apr 2026 | £189,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 18 Mar 2026 | £277,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 31 Oct 2025 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 22 Mar 2021 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 19 Mar 2021 | £209,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 12 Mar 2021 | £249,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 26 Feb 2021 | £292,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 26 Feb 2021 | £256,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 26 Feb 2021 | £289,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 26 Feb 2021 | £229,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 26 Nov 2020 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 10 Aug 2020 | £243,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 28 Sep 2018 | £269,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 31 Jul 2017 | £235,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 30 Jun 2017 | £249,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 30 Jun 2017 | £134,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Watervale Gardens NE23 6BY | 30 Jun 2017 | £134,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Watervale Gardens | £134,950 (Jun 2017) → £148,000 (Nov 2020) → £189,950 (Apr 2026) | +41% over 9 yrs |
| 10, Watervale Gardens | £269,950 (Sep 2018) → £277,500 (Mar 2026) | +3% over 7 yrs |
| 1, Watervale Gardens | £249,950 (Mar 2021) → £270,000 (Oct 2025) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 6, Watervale Gardens | £134,950 (Jun 2017) → £143,000 (Mar 2021) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 4, Watervale Gardens | £249,950 (Jun 2017) → £243,500 (Aug 2020) | -3% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Watervale Gardens
Crime
119 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watervale Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 35 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Watervale Gardens is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Pont and Blyth Flood alert area
- Coastal rivers in South Northumberland Flood alert area
- Northumberland coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Watervale Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School 336 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School 125 pupils | Community special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit 38 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 6–14 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hareside Primary School 430 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Cramlington Village Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Seghill First School 105 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cramlington Learning Village 1,989 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Seaton Delaval station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Cramlington station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Newsham station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Astor Court (opp, B1326) 1 min walk
- Astor Court (nr, B1326) 2 min walk
- Lanercost Park (opp, B1326) 4 min walk
- Lanercost Park (nr, B1326) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Village Medical Group
Dudley Lane, Cramlington · 1.1 mi - Netherfield House
Health Centre, Netherfield House, Station Road, Cramlington · 1.2 mi - Forum Family Practice
The Health Centre, Forum Way, Cramlington · 1.2 mi - Npc Cramlington
Forum Way, Cramlington · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi High Pit Cramlington · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Cramlington · 1.1 mi
- Asda Express Asda Annitsford Express Petrol · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wheatridge · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Northumbria Way Pharmacy & Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Well · 1.1 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Rivenhall Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- The Village Dentists Ltd · 1.0 mi
- Cramlington Dental Centre · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 901 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,884 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Northumberland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Watervale Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 97.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 40.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 53.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.1% | 30.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.5% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 17.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 43.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.6% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 28.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 9.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Northumberland.
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