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Takeaways| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East suburb 44% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Wrekenton is £148,424, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wrekenton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£148,424
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Is Wrekenton a nice place to live?
Wrekenton is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Wrekenton?
Wrekenton has a high crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 107 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 44% above the national average, and 43% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Wrekenton?
Wrekenton has 38 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and Glynwood Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Fell Dyke Community Primary School and Larkspur Community Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Wrekenton?
The majority of residents in Wrekenton identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).