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Demography
According to the 2011 Census, the Wardley and Leam Lane ward has a population of 8,327. 51.2% of the population are female, slightly above the national average, while 48.8% are male. Only 2.5% of the population were…
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Gateshead
Wardley is a residential area in Gateshead, located around 4 miles (6.4 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne, 10 miles (16 km) from Sunderland, and 15 miles (24 km) from Durham. In 2011, Census data for the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council ward of Wardley and Leam Lane recorded a total population of 8,327.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Area of Gateshead, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Wardley, Gateshead — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Education
Wardley is served by two primary schools: Wardley Primary School and White Mere Community Primary School – both of which are rated "good" by Ofsted. Nearby primary schools include Lingey House Primary School and St.…
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Governance
Wardley and Leam Lane is a local council ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. This ward covers an area of around 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), and has a population of 8,327. As of April 2020, the ward is served…
Local flavour
Air
The nearest airport to Wardley is Newcastle International Airport, which is located around 12 miles (19 km) away by road. Teesside International Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport are located…
Bus
Wardley is served by Go North East's local bus services, with frequent routes serving Gateshead, as well as Newcastle upon Tyne, South Tyneside and Washington, the most notable being service 57 to…
Rail
The nearest Tyne and Wear Metro stations are located at Pelaw and Heworth. The Tyne and Wear Metro provides a regular service to Newcastle, with trains running up to every 6 minutes (7–8 minutes…
Road
Wardley is dissected by the A184 – a busy route linking South Tyneside with Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. By road, Gateshead can be reached in around 10 minutes, Newcastle in 15 minutes, and…
Venues nearby
Places near Wardley, Gateshead
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Heworth Constitutional Club, Formerly Nether Heworth Hall
Felling
heritage
Crow Hall
Felling
heritage
Fixed Seating and Tables, and Shelters No 3, With Attached Walls and Fences and Table and Seats Nos 11 to 19 (Odd), With Attached Walls and Fences Nos 12 to 18 (Even), With Attached Walls and Fences Nos 20 and 21, With Attached Walls, Fences and Pergola to Front
Byker
heritage
Lychgate Infront of St Lawrence'S School
Byker
roman
Segedunum Roman Fort
Wallsend
venue
Spillers Car Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
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The Cycle Hub
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Byker Enterprise Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Wardley, Gateshead
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
moderate · 21.2km
Gateshead and River Tyne Circular
Hebburn
easy · 6km
Riverside Park Circular
Hebburn
moderate · 8.5km
White Hill and Eighton Banks Circular
Gateshead
easy · 2.9km
Carr Ellison Park Circular
Hebburn
moderate · 10.1km
Campbell Park and South Tyneside Walking
Jarrow
moderate · 24.6km
Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend (Segedunum Fort) to Heddon-on-the-Wall
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 8.9km
Quayside River Tyne to Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 138.4km
Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway
Wallsend
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Wardley, Gateshead from the MyTyne directory.
Pubs
The Wardley
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Takeaways
Burger King
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Visit your local Burger King at A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley in Gateshead, United…
Electricians
G2 Electrical Contractors Limited
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Joiners
Mark Forshaw Building Services Ltd
Walker
Heating Engineers
Inspired Installations Ne Ltd
Walker
Security Services
Digital Data Security Ltd
Walker
Accountants
Prontax Limited
Walker
Surveyors
Lifted Elevators Ltd
Walker
What's on
Events near Wardley, Gateshead
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Family Crafting - summer holidays 2026
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Thu 23 Jul · Standard
Summer Drawing with illustrator Bethan Laker
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Fri 24 Jul · Standard
Ivor Cutler and the Shinytribe: a Double Bill of Songs and Stories Performed by Tim Dalling.
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Sat 25 Jul · Standard
The Beatles Vs Elton John
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Summer Crafts: Superheroes Workshop
Low Fell Library · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Foundation Press: Starting Lines
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
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