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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

NE391JA

Strathmore Road

NE392AA

Lintzford Lane

NE391JY

South Sherburn

NE391EA

Low West Avenue

NE391JX

South Sherburn

NE392JR

Leazes View

NE391DB

Dipwood Road

NE391QJ

Lockhaugh Road

Data Sources

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