Welcome to Wylam
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wylam is a village and civil parish in the county of Northumberland. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is famous for the being the birthplace of George Stephenson, one of the early railway pioneers. George Stephenson's Birthplace, his cottage, can be found on the north bank of the Tyne 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) east of the village centre. It is owned by the National Trust but is not open to the public in 2021 on account of COVID-19.Wylam has further connections with the early railway pioneers. The steam locomotive engineer Timothy Hackworth, who worked with Stephenson, was also born here. William Hedley who was born in the nearby village of Newburn attended the village school. He later went on to design and manufacture Puffing Billy in 1813, two years before George Stephenson produced his first locomotive Blücher. Christopher Blackett as lord of the manor in the first 30 years of the 19th century provided the entrepreneurial drive that encouraged these engineers.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
392 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
1,978 (2021) |
Density |
505 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.1 |
Ward |
Bywell |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE15, NE41 |
ONS ID |
E04010888 |
Council
Contact details for Wylam Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wylam Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wylam Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wylam Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wylam Parish.
Local News
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Body found on railway line near Wylam station
Published: 13th Mar 2024
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I visited the pretty Northumberland village with scenic walks and a rich railway heritage
Published: 20th May 2023
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Mercedes crashes into wall and flips onto roof in village | ITV News
Published: 19th Feb 2024