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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

NE177JN

Hillford Terrace

NE177TG

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392AJ

Chopwell Woods Road

NE177HZ

Derwent Street

NE391LY

Chopwell Woods Road

NE425NR

Lead Road

NE177EY

Valley Dene

NE177LJ

Forge Close

NE392DH

South View West

NE177BH

Monument Court

NE177BN

Gill Way

NE391HL

Lintzford Grange

NE392DE

Engel Street

NE177ER

Mill Road

NE177TS

Mill Road

NE392BS

Dene View

NE392BU

School Lane

NE177JZ

Whittonstall Road

NE392AB

Hookergate Lane

NE392BW

Fell View

NE392ES

Pawston Road

NE392FF

Winlaton and High Spen

NE177AZ

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE177BF

River View

NE177EU

Pear Tree Terrace

NE177LD

Hollings Terrace

NE177TH

Derwent Street

NE392EF

Collingdon Road

NE392EY

Belle Vue

NE392JD

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

NE392HP

Sycamore Court

NE392LS

Smailes Lane

NE177AB

Hall Road

NE177EQ

Woodside Terrace

NE177HY

Derwent Street

NE391LX

Lintzford Lane

NE177BJ

West Farm Drive

NE177TL

River View

NE392DD

William Morris Avenue

NE177BA

Meadowbrook Drive

NE392AG

Chopwell Woods Road

NE177AQ

North Terrace

NE177AS

Clayton Terrace Road

NE177ET

Pear Tree Terrace

NE177EW

South Terrace

NE391LT

Chopwell Wood

NE392FE

Ashtree Avenue

NE177EF

Dalton Terrace

NE177JD

Mill Road

NE392AL

Hookergate Lane

NE392BZ

Spen Lane

NE392ED

Wishart Terrace

NE392EW

Watson Street

NE392LL

The Green

NE392LY

Highfield Road

Data Sources

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