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Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

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 61 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Population

8,831

Population density

522.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.14(-24%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.27(+15%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.83(-26%)

Shoplifting

6.57(-46%)

Public order

5.32(-39%)

North East average

Demographics

British

8,403

95.12%

Other White

140

1.58%

Other

0.5%

Arab

0.37%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.32%

Total population: 8,834

Economics

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

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

2.37%

Total households: 4,186

Property prices in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £130,784 in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£249,250	£174,096	£189,996	£373,000	£542,000
Flats	3	£125,000	£116,000	£120,000	£140,000	£152,000
Semi-Detached	31	£195,000	£117,500	£147,495	£219,000	£374,000
Terraced	56	£79,000	£40,000	£59,500	£110,775	£153,750

10 years median price trend in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

All postcodes in Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE391QB

The Avenue

NE392LD

Barkwood Road

NE392PL

Thornfield Place

NE177EF

Dalton Terrace

NE177JD

Mill Road

NE392LL

The Green

NE392LY

Highfield Road

NE392PG

Garesfield Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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