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Chopwell & High Spen

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About

Chopwell and High Spen are neighbouring villages in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Once shaped by deep coal mining, the settlements retain a street pattern and stone-built terraces that reflect that industrial past. Chopwell's strong trade-union and Communist Party presence in the early to mid 20th century earned it the nickname "Little Moscow," a local reference that still appears in oral histories and community memory. The area sits close to woodlands and upland pasture, with footpaths that link the villages to surrounding countryside.

Today the area mixes residential streets with pockets of former industrial land and managed woodland used by walkers and cyclists. Local facilities include a primary school, a small parade of shops and community centres that run clubs and events; many residents commute to Gateshead and Newcastle. High Spen occupies higher ground and offers views across the valley; lanes and public rights of way connect both villages to longer rural routes. Community groups continue to mark the area's mining heritage through memorials and annual gatherings.

Area overview

On average Chopwell & High Spen has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chopwell & High Spen is £42,396 per year. There are 4 schools in Chopwell & High Spen: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chopwell & High Spen is home to around 6,891 people, with a population density of about 359.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chopwell & High Spen Population
6,891
Population density
359.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.94(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.76(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.42(-30%)
Public order
7.26(-17%)
Other theft
4.35(-33%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,573
95.4%
Other White
109
1.58%
African
33
0.48%
White and Black African (mixed)
20
0.29%
Indian
19
0.28%
Total population: 6,890

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,491
25.94%
No qualifications
1,216
21.16%
Level 3 (A level)
980
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
840
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,747

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,175
35.88%
Owns with a mortgage
807
24.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
593
18.11%
Social rents from council
533
16.27%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.6%
Total households: 3,275

Property prices in Chopwell & High Spen

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £127,000 in Chopwell & High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chopwell & High Spen 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 & High Spen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£248,995
Semi-Detached20£164,995
Terraced65£85,000

10 years median price trend in Chopwell & High Spen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chopwell & High Spen.

All postcodes in Chopwell & High Spen

NE177JR

Nelson Terrace

NE177QE

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE391LZ

Dipwood Road

NE177BW

George Close

NE177DA

Coquet Street

NE177JX

Whinney Leas

NE392NJ

Red Kite Way

NE177DN

East Street

NE177DP

South Road

NE177EP

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE177LW

Riversdale Close

NE392EP

Pawston Road

NE392FB

Brockwell Road

NE177JQ

Havelock Terrace

NE391EN

Whinfield Industrial Estate

NE177DJ

Forth Street

NE177TF

Park Cottages

NE392DS

Spen Lane

NE392HE

Glossop Street

NE392JA

Albert Street

NE177BY

Severn Street

NE177LL

Mill Road

NE177LB

Broadoak Terrace

NE392JE

Whinfield Way

NE392DF

North View West

NE392DU

Sycamore Close

NE392LG

Whinfield Terrace

NE392AA

Lintzford Lane

NE392AZ

Robert Terrace

NE392DZ

Collingdon Green

NE392EL

Ramsay Street

NE392JB

Alexandra Street

NE404JP

Horsegate Bank

NE177DG

Tay Street

NE392AH

Burnop Terrace

NE392AU

North View Bungalows

NE392AW

The Crescent

NE392DX

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392EQ

Collingdon Road

NE392JH

Valley View

NE392PS

Ramsay Street

NE177AR

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177EH

Marx Terrace

NE177JL

Disraeli Terrace

NE177JP

Scott Terrace

NE177JT

Lesbury Terrace

NE391EH

Whinfield Industrial Estate

NE392AE

Woodlands Close

NE177HU

Derwent Street

NE177JU

Mill Road

NE391PQ

Whinfield Cottages

NE392AS

Bute Road North

NE392DP

Bute Drive

NE177HX

Derwent Street

NE392AT

South View Bungalows

NE392AY

North View Bungalows

NE392BJ

Hugar Road

NE392HD

East Street

NE392HB

Snowdon Terrace

NE392NB

Victoria Terrace

NE392DQ

North View West

NE392NN

Tindale Terrace

NE177AA

Derwent Street

NE177AD

Hall Road

NE177DR

Mill Court

NE177TT

Armondside Road

NE392DN

Spen Burn

NE392HN

Winlaton and High Spen

NE177DH

Clyde Street

NE177EX

Moorland View

NE391LU

School Houses

NE392AQ

Wood Terrace

NE392DL

Hillcroft

NE392HF

South Street

NE392NA

Glencoe Terrace

NE177LA

Richardson Terrace

NE392DW

Greenlea Close

NE392EJ

Ramsay Street

NE392ND

Alloy Terrace

NE392BL

Beechwood

NE392DJ

South View East

NE177BT

Tees Street

NE177BU

South Road

NE177EG

Symon Terrace

NE177HD

West Crescent

NE177JF

Joseph Terrace

NE177TN

Chopwell Road

NE177TW

Peartree Bungalows

NE392AF

Hookergate Lane

NE392DG

Woodlea Road

NE392EG

Winlaton and High Spen

NE392HG

Glossop Street

NE392NG

Margaret Terrace

NE392AP

Bute Road South

NE392LR

Smailes Lane

NE177HS

Derwent Street

NE177QF

Burnwood Close

NE392NF

Wellfield Road

NE177BS

Wear Street

NE177DF

Mersey Street

Data Sources

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