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Chowdene

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About

Chowdene ward lies in the southern part of Gateshead, primarily a residential area characterised by its housing estates and proximity to open green spaces. The ward is anchored by the large, established neighbourhoods around Chowdene and Wrekenton, featuring a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its landscape is shaped by the steep slopes leading down towards the Team Valley, providing elevated views across the area.

A notable local feature is the expansive and historic Saltwell Park, with its ornate Victorian gates and network of wooded paths, situated directly on the ward's northern boundary. The area is served by local shopping parades on Durham Road and Old Durham Road, catering to daily needs. The ward's southern edge is defined by the A1 motorway, which marks a distinct border with the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Chowdene has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chowdene is £42,684 per year. There are 3 schools in Chowdene: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chowdene is home to around 8,747 people, with a population density of about 5,571.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chowdene Population
8,747
Population density
5,571.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.3(+20%)
Shoplifting
36.93(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.98(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.15(+15%)
Public order
9.83(+20%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,245
94.26%
Other White
92
1.05%
Other
79
0.9%
African
54
0.62%
Pakistani
35
0.4%
Total population: 8,747

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,761
23.98%
No qualifications
1,669
22.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,054
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
798
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,304
32.39%
Social rents from council
1,119
27.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,071
26.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
323
8.02%
Other social rented
137
3.4%
Total households: 4,026

Property prices in Chowdene

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Chowdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chowdene 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 Chowdene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£215,000
Detached7£274,214
Flats4£103,000
Terraced31£125,100

10 years median price trend in Chowdene

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chowdene.

All postcodes in Chowdene

NE96UT

Weymouth Gardens

NE97TG

Rokeby View

NE97EA

Hambleton Green

NE97DY

Skipton Green

NE97HY

Ripley Court

NE97ED

Malton Green

NE96HT

Durham Road

NE96UD

Salcombe Gardens

NE97EZ

Dishforth Green

NE97BF

Richmond Close

NE96XG

Ashford

NE96ND

Borrowdale Gardens

NE96YZ

Cromer Court

NE96UJ

Cromer Avenue

NE96XE

Bideford Gardens

NE96NN

Grisedale Gardens

NE96LY

Easedale Gardens

NE96AY

Lyndhurst Avenue

NE97TQ

Stocksfield Gardens

NE96PQ

Ashwood Gardens

NE96PU

Troutbeck Gardens

NE96NF

Trafford

NE96PR

Oakwood Avenue

NE96UW

Frome Gardens

NE96UX

Portland Gardens

NE96NQ

Colton Gardens

NE97HR

Binsby Gardens

NE97AW

Bedale Court

NE96UE

Kells Lane

NE97EF

Malton Green

NE96NG

Trafford

NE96JG

Hertford

NE96BG

Saltford

NE96AX

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96LW

Chowdene

NE96JQ

Chowdene Terrace

NE97HT

Topcliffe Green

NE96LS

Smithyford

NE96LG

Trafford

NE97DF

Harewood Green

NE96PF

Gainford

NE96AG

Kennford

NE97TU

Waverley Road

NE96JL

Chowdene Bank

NE97TS

Woodstock Road

NE96LZ

Stretford Court

NE96XZ

Salcombe Gardens

NE96PJ

Calderwood Crescent

NE96AP

Durham Road

NE97HG

Kilburn Green

NE96UL

Cromer Avenue

NE96XF

St Austell Gardens

NE96AU

Lyndhurst Grove

NE97AZ

Bedale Court

NE96PD

Durham Road

NE96NL

Thursby Gardens

NE97DW

Bramhope Green

NE96NR

Appleby Gardens

NE96PA

Highlaws Gardens

NE97BZ

Harewood Green

NE96UY

Dorchester Gardens

NE96UZ

St Austell Gardens

NE97EG

Wharfedale Green

NE96PW

Gainford

NE97TJ

Birchfield Gardens

NE97TF

St Ronans View

NE96NA

Ulverston Gardens

NE96PB

Greystoke Gardens

NE96EG

Hertford

NE97HX

Chowdene

NE97TH

Flexbury Gardens

NE97TA

Durham Road

NE96QD

Ivy Lane

NE97HZ

Ripley Court

NE96BB

Lyndhurst Drive

NE96NX

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96NP

Grisedale Gardens

NE96XN

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE96JB

Durham Road

NE96XH

Brixham Avenue

NE96XB

Torquay Gardens

NE96XJ

Bridlington Avenue

NE96NH

Scotby Gardens

NE96PS

Brampton Gardens

NE97DG

Helmsley Green

NE96PY

Wetheral Gardens

NE96PX

Easedale Gardens

NE96AR

Durham Road

NE96BA

Lyndhurst Crescent

NE96XA

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96US

Sidmouth Road

NE96AT

Durham Road

NE97HS

Millbeck Gardens

NE96UG

Wells Gardens

NE97DZ

Skipton Green

NE97TT

Kenilworth View

NE96NS

Eskdale Gardens

NE96PZ

Easedale Gardens

NE96TB

Beacon Lough Road

NE96NW

Dartmouth Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.