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Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

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About

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill ward lies in the westernmost part of the Gateshead borough, bordering Northumberland and County Durham. The area is defined by its position within the Derwent Valley, with the River Derwent forming a natural boundary. Land use is primarily residential, with settlements scattered across the landscape, alongside significant tracts of woodland and former agricultural land. The ward's geography creates a distinct separation from Gateshead's urban core.

The area contains extensive areas of the Chopwell Wood, a large mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. Former mining villages, including Chopwell itself, form the main population centres. The Tanfield Railway, a heritage line, operates in the area. Local infrastructure centres on the A694 road, which connects the settlements. The landscape is characterised by its steep valleys and proximity to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Area overview

On average Chopwell and Rowlands Gill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill is £46,063 per year. There are 4 schools in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chopwell and Rowlands Gill is home to around 8,831 people, with a population density of about 522.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Population
8,831
Population density
522.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.48(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.55(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(-24%)
Shoplifting
4.53(-61%)
Other theft
3.96(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,403
95.12%
Other White
140
1.58%
Other
44
0.5%
Arab
33
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
28
0.32%
Total population: 8,834

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,161
29.32%
No qualifications
1,530
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,168
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
798
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 7,371

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,564
37.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,017
24.3%
Social rents from council
806
19.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
14.02%
Other social rented
99
2.37%
Total households: 4,186

Property prices in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £132,995 in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chopwell and Rowlands Gill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£249,250
Flats3£125,000
Semi-Detached26£188,998
Terraced50£79,000

10 years median price trend in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill.

All postcodes in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE177EQ

Woodside Terrace

NE177BB

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE177DG

Tay Street

NE391AF

Ponthaugh

NE392JH

Valley View

NE177DJ

Forth Street

NE391EF

Orchard Avenue

NE391DD

Dipwood Road

NE177AS

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177JX

Whinney Leas

NE391LT

Chopwell Wood

NE177DL

Tweed Street

NE391PT

Stirling Lane

NE177TG

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392DA

Hookergate Lane

NE391DR

Dene Avenue

NE177DX

Moraine Crescent

NE391PE

Stewartsfield

NE392LD

Barkwood Road

NE177JZ

Whittonstall Road

NE177BQ

Winifred Gardens

NE392JG

Whinfield Terrace

NE392LS

Smailes Lane

NE391HZ

Strathmore Road

NE177BW

George Close

NE177DB

Thames Street

NE391JW

The Crescent

NE392JP

Pontop View

NE392NF

Wellfield Road

NE177TJ

Osbornes Cottages

NE177LL

Mill Road

NE177HY

Derwent Street

NE177HS

Derwent Street

NE177AE

Hall Road

NE177AA

Derwent Street

NE392LY

Highfield Road

NE391DQ

Friarside Crescent

NE177JU

Mill Road

NE391DJ

Lintzford Gardens

NE177TE

Fife Terrace

NE391EQ

Orchard Close

NE177AQ

North Terrace

NE392LZ

Highfield Road

NE391JP

Station Road

NE392PL

Thornfield Place

NE177BA

Meadowbrook Drive

NE391PR

Stirling Lane

NE177HU

Derwent Street

NE392PR

Lockhaugh Road

NE392JB

Alexandra Street

NE391HY

Strathmore Avenue

NE177DD

Wansbeck Street

NE391DS

Dene Crescent

NE392JN

Leazes View

NE392JD

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392NQ

Nell Terrace

NE177AN

Derwent View

NE391JQ

Smailes Lane

NE391HX

Strathmore Road

NE391PZ

Station Road

NE177DP

South Road

NE177LW

Riversdale Close

NE391DP

Cross Terrace

NE177EL

Owen Terrace

NE177JS

Frederick Street

NE391DW

Orchard Dene

NE177EX

Moorland View

NE177AF

Hall Road

NE177TD

Beech Grove

NE391JG

Smailes Lane

NE392DF

North View West

NE177DF

Mersey Street

NE177QE

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392LR

Smailes Lane

NE391JS

Norman Road

NE392JS

Briar Road

NE177TX

Armonside Road

NE177EJ

E D Morel Terrace

NE392NH

North View East

NE177AG

Ramsay Road

NE177DR

Mill Court

NE391JL

The Crescent

NE177JG

Beaconsfield Terrace

NE392DL

Hillcroft

NE392JZ

Burnside Road

NE392PE

Southwood Crescent

NE391QZ

Sherburn Park Drive

NE177TP

Mill Road

NE392JA

Albert Street

NE177BX

Blyth Street

NE177BZ

Trent Street

NE177EW

South Terrace

NE177JN

Hillford Terrace

NE177AJ

Greenhead Road

NE177TF

Park Cottages

NE177BN

Gill Way

NE177LB

Broadoak Terrace

NE177QF

Burnwood Close

NE391JH

Station Road

NE177BU

South Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.