House prices in Swalwell

Over the last six months, 107 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Swalwell. Half sold for more than £160,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £50,250 and the dearest £1,100,000.

All 107 sales

Businesses in Swalwell

All 1361 businesses in Swalwell

Planning applications in Swalwell

No planning applications here in the last month.

Roadworks and road closures in Swalwell

RoadworksOn until 18 Nov1.4 miles

Road closed: Tyne Street (Northern Powergrid)

24 Sep to 18 Nov. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road. The road will be closed.

Tyne Street, Blaydon Central, Blaydon
RoadworksOn until 26 Mar1.4 miles

Temporary lights on William Armstrong Drive (Newcastle City Council)

14 Sep to 26 Mar 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road, on the pavement and on the cycle path. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.

William Armstrong Drive, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne
RoadworksOn until 26 Mar1.5 miles

Temporary lights on Scotswood Road (Newcastle City Council)

14 Sep to 26 Mar 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road, on the pavement and on the cycle path. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.

Scotswood Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
RoadworksOn until 26 Mar1.5 miles

Temporary lights on Violet Close (Newcastle City Council)

14 Sep to 26 Mar 2027. Under way. Road improvements in the road, on the pavement and on the cycle path. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.

Violet Close, Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne
RoadworksOn until 13 Nov1.2 miles

Lane closed on Blaydon Highway To Chainbridge Road Eastbound Slip Road Off (Northern Powergrid)

24 Sep to 13 Nov. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road, on the pavement and on the verge. A lane will be closed.

Blaydon Highway To Chainbridge Road Eastbound Slip Road Off, Blaydon Central, Blaydon
RoadworksOn until 13 Nov1.3 miles

Lane closed on Blaydon Highway (Northern Powergrid)

24 Sep to 13 Nov. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road, on the pavement and on the verge. A lane will be closed.

Blaydon Highway, Blaydon Central, Blaydon

All roadworks

Fuel prices near Swalwell

UnleadedCheapest 161.9p at Costco Wholesale Gateshead, 1.1 miles · most around 168.9p · dearest 173.9p · 15 stations
DieselCheapest 191.9p at Costco Wholesale Gateshead, 1.1 miles · most around 197.9p · dearest 199.9p · 10 stations

Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.

All 15 stations near Swalwell, cheapest first

New food places and hygiene scores in Swalwell

Hygiene scoreTue 27 Oct1.2 miles

The Brunch Box scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene (was 4)

Inspected 27 Oct. 5 means "very good". A mobile caterer.

Patterson Street, Factory Road, Blaydon, NE21 5RY
Hygiene scoreTue 27 Oct1.3 miles

Kakum scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 27 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.

35 The Precinct, Wesley Court, Baydon on Tyne, NE21 5BT
Hygiene scoreThu 22 Oct1.0 miles

Regal Catering scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 22 Oct. 5 means "very good". A mobile caterer.

Tundry Way, Chainbridge Road, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 5ST
Hygiene scoreTue 13 Oct1.4 miles

Winlaton Food and Wine scored 4 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 13 Oct. 4 means "good". A shop.

1-3 Tyne Street, Winlaton, Blaydon On Tyne, NE21 5DH
Hygiene scoreTue 13 Oct1.5 miles

Cakeaholics by Claire scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene

Inspected 13 Oct. 5 means "very good". A shop.

5 Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon, NE21 4RF

All food & drink

What’s on in Swalwell

What’s onSat 14 Nov0.7 miles

Curry Night 14/11 - Buzz Bingo Metro Centre at Buzz Bingo Metro Centre

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10! Food & drink · From 19:00 · £10.00

Buzz Bingo Metro Centre, Metro Retail Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XU
What’s onFri 4 Dec0.7 miles

Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Metro Centre at Buzz Bingo Metro Centre

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £11! Food & drink · From 18:45 · £11.00

Buzz Bingo Metro Centre, Metro Retail Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XU
What’s onSat 5 Dec0.7 miles

Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Metro Centre at Buzz Bingo Metro Centre

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £11! Food & drink · From 18:45 · £11.00

Buzz Bingo Metro Centre, Metro Retail Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XU

Everything on & licensed

Street reports in Swalwell

Street reportSun 1 Nov0.65 miles

Fly-tipping reported: Riverside Way

Reported to Gateshead Borough Council on FixMyStreet.

Riverside Way, Dunston Hill
Street reportSun 1 Nov0.7 miles

Fly-tipping reported: Riverside Way

Reported to Gateshead Borough Council on FixMyStreet.

Riverside Way, Dunston Hill

All street reports

Schools in Swalwell

Swalwell Primary School Primary · 141 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2023)
Front Street Community Primary School Primary · 413 pupils · 0.45 miles School remains Outstanding (2023)
Whickham School Secondary · 1690 pupils · 0.9 miles Good in every area (2025)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Primary · 189 pupils · 0.9 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Fellside Community Primary School Primary · 235 pupils · 0.95 miles Good (2022)
Washingwell Community Primary School Primary · 181 pupils · 1.2 miles Good in every area (2024)
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Primary · 210 pupils · 1.2 miles Good (2022)
Parkhead Community Primary School Primary · 320 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2023)

All 16 schools and their Ofsted results

GPs, dentists and care in Swalwell

Coalway Lane Nursing home · 0.3 miles Good (2025)
Abbeymoor Neurodisability Centre Nursing home · 0.3 miles Good (2026): outstanding in 1, good in 4
The Manor House Whickham Care home · 0.45 miles Outstanding (2019): outstanding in 2, good in 3
Northern Medical Practitioners Ltd GP surgery · 0.5 miles Not inspected yet
Blaydon Primary Care Centre GP surgery · 0.5 miles Not inspected yet
Chapman Dental Solutions Dentist · 0.6 miles Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2026
The Whickham Practice GP surgery · 0.65 miles Good (2026): outstanding in 1, good in 4
Whickham Dental Practice Dentist · 0.7 miles Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2024

All 33 health and care services

Charities in Swalwell

Neca We actively promote the prevention, recognition and treatment associated to use and misuse of substances including alcohol, drugs and… £1.8m a year · Clasper Way · 0.7 miles
Newcastle Foodbank provision of food parcels for people in crisis £1.4m a year · Benwell Lane · 1.5 miles
Feeding Families Our mission is to 1) Provide relief to any person experiencing poverty primarily in north east England. We will do this, in particular but… £913k a year · Factory Road · 1.2 miles
Blaydon Youth And Community Centre Cio To further or benefit the residents of the Blaydon and surrounding wards of Gateshead, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation,… £490k a year · Shibdon Road · 0.75 miles
The St Joseph'S Benwell Church Trust The Trust runs St Joseph's Church, seeking to advance the Christian Religionthrough through teaching, pastoral care, evangelistic… £456k a year · South Benwell Road · 1.4 miles

All 62 charities

Crime in Swalwell

229 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Swalwell in August 2026. The most common were shoplifting (61), violence (57), anti-social behaviour (24).

Crime by type

Swalwell ranks 9th of 35 areas for crime, where 1st is the highest rate, at 98.9 per 1,000 residents a year. More on crime in Swalwell

What’s changing in Swalwell