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Chopwell & High Spen

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About

Chopwell & High Spen are neighbouring villages in Gateshead, located southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is surrounded by woodland, with Chopwell Wood being a prominent feature, offering walking and cycling trails. The villages have a mix of residential housing, with older terraced homes and newer developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and community centres, serving the needs of residents.

High Spen sits on higher ground, with views over the surrounding countryside, while Chopwell lies closer to the River Derwent. The area has a strong industrial heritage, linked to coal mining, which shaped its development. Today, it provides a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of urban centres like Gateshead and Newcastle. Public transport connects the villages to nearby towns, making it accessible for commuters.

Area overview

On average Chopwell & High Spen has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chopwell & High Spen is £34,300 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £130,784 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
Detached30£248,995
Semi-Detached21£164,995
Terraced69£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

NE392EZ

Snowdon Terrace

NE425NR

Lead Road

NE177AH

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177EY

Runnymede Gardens

NE177LJ

Forge Close

NE392DH

Smailes Lane

NE177BH

Hall Road

NE177BN

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177EL

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177JZ

Derwent Street

NE177TE

River View

NE391HL

Lintzeord Grange

NE392AB

Hookergate Lane

NE392BW

Fell View

NE392DE

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177ER

Mill Road

NE177TS

Mill Road

NE392BS

Dene View

NE392BU

Dene View

NE392ES

Ashtree Lane

NE392NL

Glencoe Rise

NE177AZ

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177BF

River View

NE177EU

Mill Road

NE177LD

Whittonstall Road

NE177TH

Mill Court

NE392EF

Collingdon Road

NE392EY

Chopwell & High Spen

NE392JD

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177AB

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177EQ

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177HY

Derwent Street

NE391LX

Lintzford Lane

NE392HP

Sycamore Court

NE392LS

Smailes Lane

NE177BA

Hall Road

NE177BJ

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177TL

River View

NE392AG

Chopwell Woods Road

NE392DD

William Morris Avenue

NE177AQ

Greenhead Road

NE177AS

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177EF

Mill Road

NE177ET

Mill Road

NE177EW

Chopwell & High Spen

NE177JD

Mill Road

NE391LT

Chopwell Woods Road

NE392AL

Hookergate Lane

NE392BZ

Spen Lane

NE392ED

Collingdon Road

NE392EW

Chopwell & High Spen

NE392FE

Spen Lane

NE392LL

The Green

NE392LY

Highfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.