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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 average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% 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
16.2%
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

Median price£125,500
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£89K – £187K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £125,500 (about £156 per square foot) in Chopwell & High Spen area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chopwell & High Spen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£255,500£228
Semi-Detached16£160,500£202
Terraced67£100,000£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chopwell & High Spen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chopwell & High Spen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£125,000£66,875
2017£194,500£122,500£70,000
2018£175,000£137,450£73,600
2019£188,000£120,000£79,000
2020£249,999£135,125£75,000
2021£231,725£153,995£76,500
2022£208,995£157,000£106,000
2023£229,995£148,495£80,000
2024£239,995£154,495£85,000
2025£248,995£164,498£90,000
2026£261,000£180,000£102,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chopwell & High Spen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chopwell & High Spen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£144£86
2017£162£155£85
2018£166£140£95
2019£182£132£88
2020£166£143£83
2021£194£194£87
2022£213£188£116
2023£225£191£98
2024£223£200£93
2025£220£206£105
2026£217£202£131
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chopwell & High Spen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chopwell & High Spen in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district.

Band A£1,811
Band B£2,112
Band C£2,414
Band D£2,716
Band E£3,319
Band F£3,923
Band G£4,526
Band H£5,432

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Chopwell & High Spen

NE392BD

Bute Drive

NE177TR

Connolly Terrace

NE177DF

Mersey Street

NE392HT

Strothers Court

NE177JZ

Whittonstall Road

NE177DH

Clyde Street

NE392BY

Robson Terrace

NE177AA

Derwent Street

NE392BH

Ethel Terrace

NE392AZ

Robert Terrace

NE177QE

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392DF

North View West

NE177BH

Monument Court

NE392EB

High Spen Court

NE392EJ

Ramsay Street

NE177EX

Moorland View

NE392AN

Hugar Road

NE392NE

Olga Terrace

NE392LF

Barkwood Road

NE177HA

Mill Road

NE392NL

Glencoe Rise

NE392FF

Winlaton and High Spen

NE392NB

Victoria Terrace

NE392BA

Robert Terrace Cottages

NE392AJ

Chopwell Woods Road

NE392ND

Alloy Terrace

NE177JW

Balfour Terrace

NE391LT

Chopwell Wood

NE392FE

Ashtree Avenue

NE177DP

South Road

NE177EP

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE177DL

Tweed Street

NE391LZ

Dipwood Road

NE177HE

Runnymede Gardens

NE177JR

Nelson Terrace

NE177AR

Clayton Terrace Road

NE392HG

Glossop Street

NE177JX

Whinney Leas

NE392AD

Hookergate Lane

NE177AG

Ramsay Road

NE177EH

Marx Terrace

NE392AE

Woodlands Close

NE392DP

Bute Drive

NE177LE

Ravenside Terrace

NE392EQ

Collingdon Road

NE177ES

Pear Tree Terrace

NE177BY

Severn Street

NE177JP

Scott Terrace

NE177JG

Beaconsfield Terrace

NE392BL

Beechwood

NE392AX

Bute Road North

NE177JE

Balfour Terrace

NE177TQ

River View

NE392EL

Ramsay Street

NE392LR

Smailes Lane