Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE16 3EL.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Alexandra Drive, Swalwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £235,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £195,333. That is 5% below the Newcastle Upon Tyne average of £247,817 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 82% semi-detached, 18% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Alexandra Drive range from £167,000 to £240,000. 54% of homes sold here were freehold and 46% leasehold. Of 744 streets in Newcastle Upon Tyne with at least two sales in the last year, Alexandra Drive ranks 305th for average price.
House prices on Alexandra Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NE16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 54% freehold and 46% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £195,333 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £197,000 | 28 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Alexandra Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 19 Jun 2026 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 31 Oct 2025 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 28 Jun 2024 | £210,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 33, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 22 Apr 2022 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 4 Mar 2022 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 5, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 31 Jan 2022 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 53, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 21 Jul 2021 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 7 Jun 2019 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 28 Mar 2019 | £187,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 3 Feb 2017 | £184,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 25 Nov 2016 | £170,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 23, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 21 Nov 2016 | £170,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 14, Alexandra Drive NE16 3EL | 30 Jun 2016 | £174,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23, Alexandra Drive | £170,000 (Nov 2016) → £210,000 (Jun 2024) | +24% over 8 yrs |
| 14, Alexandra Drive | £174,000 (Jun 2016) → £187,000 (Mar 2019) | +7% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alexandra Drive
Crime
136 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alexandra Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alexandra Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tyne estuary at Dunston, Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate and Scotswood Flood alert area
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
- Tyne estuary 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 Alexandra Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swalwell Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Front Street Community Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsmeadow Community School 868 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dunston Hill Community Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Washingwell Community Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Liberty School | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Whickham School 1,690 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 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
- Metrocentre station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Dunston station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Blaydon station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Market Lane-Cemetery (W-Bound, Market Lane) 2 min walk
- Market Lane-Cemetery (SE-Bound, Market Lane) 2 min walk
- Market Lane-Beverley Drive (W-Bound, Market Lane) 3 min walk
- Market Lane-Old Fire Station (E-Bound, Market Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whickham Cottage Medical Centre
Rectory Lane, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 0.4 mi - Glenpark & Teams Medical Services
Ravensworth Road, Gateshead · 1.3 mi - Holmside Medical Group
142 Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.4 mi - Betts Avenue Medical Group
2 Betts Avenue, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Whickham · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Whickham Express Petrol · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Whickham Express · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Metro Centre · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.4 mi
- Whickham Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Village Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Whickham Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Crescent Dental Care · 1.1 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 613 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,337 |
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 | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 92% |
Share of homes across Gateshead 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 Alexandra Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.5% | 50.8% |
| No religion | 41.1% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 1.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.1% | 7.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.9% | 28% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.1% | 17% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 13.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 43.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.1% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27.1% | 32.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.6% | 20.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.2% | 5.1% |
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 Gateshead.
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