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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 56 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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

Anti-social behaviour
27.57(+26%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.28(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(-31%)
Public order
5.08(-38%)
Other crime
4.79(+29%)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £129,998 in Chopwell & High Spen 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 & 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
Detached22£240,498
Semi-Detached19£166,000
Terraced69£90,000

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

NE392HN

Winlaton and High Spen

NE177HX

Derwent Street

NE392HB

Snowdon Terrace

NE177LA

Richardson Terrace

NE392AR

Bute Road North

NE392EZ

Snowdon Terrace

NE177DR

Mill Court

NE177ET

Pear Tree Terrace

NE392BP

Stoker Terrace

NE177HY

Derwent Street

NE392BE

Hookergate Lane

NE177LH

Peartree Court

NE177EN

Lenin Terrace

NE177TW

Peartree Bungalows

NE392BF

Dobson Close

NE177EU

Pear Tree Terrace

NE392JQ

Cowell Grove

NE177TZ

Nursery Court

NE177JD

Mill Road

NE177EY

Valley Dene

NE177EQ

Woodside Terrace

NE392EU

Spen Lane

NE177AE

Hall Road

NE177AJ

Greenhead Road

NE392HA

Cooperative Terrace

NE392LL

The Green

NE177TL

River View

NE391LU

School Houses

NE177JN

Hillford Terrace

NE392AY

North View Bungalows

NE177JL

Disraeli Terrace

NE392HH

Chapel Court

NE177EZ

Valley Dene

NE177LJ

Forge Close

NE391PQ

Whinfield Cottages

NE177AS

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177EL

Owen Terrace

NE177JF

Joseph Terrace

NE392AW

The Crescent

NE177JJ

Elizabeth Street

NE177LF

Whittonstall Terrace

NE177HD

West Crescent

NE392NA

Glencoe Terrace

NE177QF

Burnwood Close

NE177AN

Derwent View

NE392NQ

Nell Terrace

NE392JH

Valley View

NE177TN

Chopwell Road

NE177JQ

Havelock Terrace

NE177BT

Tees Street

NE392EE

Glossop Street

NE177BB

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392DG

Woodlea Road

NE392AQ

Wood Terrace

NE392EP

Pawston Road

NE392DB

Lintzford Lane

NE392HQ

West Street

NE177DS

Derwent Street

NE177EW

South Terrace

NE177BX

Blyth Street

NE392DL

Hillcroft

NE392HS

Spen Road

NE392EG

Winlaton and High Spen

NE177JH

William Street

NE391LY

Chopwell Woods Road

NE392DH

South View West

NE177LD

Hollings Terrace

NE392AH

Burnop Terrace

NE391EH

Whinfield Industrial Estate

NE392AG

Chopwell Woods Road

NE392LG

Whinfield Terrace

NE392AP

Bute Road South

NE392PS

Ramsay Street

NE177BJ

West Farm Drive

NE177LG

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392BU

School Lane

NE392BB

Johnson Terrace

NE177TS

Mill Road

NE392ET

Rogues Lane

NE392DA

Hookergate Lane

NE425NW

Engine Road

NE392DW

Greenlea Close

NE177DD

Wansbeck Street

NE177TT

Armondside Road

NE392BW

Fell View

NE391LX

Lintzford Lane

NE404JP

Horsegate Bank

NE392HF

South Street

NE177LW

Riversdale Close

NE392DE

Engel Street

NE404JG

Crawcrook and Greenside

NE177BU

South Road

NE392JB

Alexandra Street

NE177AY

Bowsers Hole

NE177HB

East Terrace

NE392EY

Belle Vue

NE425NR

Lead Road

NE392LZ

Highfield Road

NE392AU

North View Bungalows

NE177BN

Gill Way

Data Sources

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