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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 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
119
Deprivation level
7/10
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
52.59(+28%)
Shoplifting
32.93(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.15(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.12(+35%)
Public order
11.66(+33%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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
Detached8£287,107
Flats6£70,000
Semi-Detached28£220,000
Terraced37£130,000

10 years median price trend in Chowdene

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

All postcodes in Chowdene

NE97HT

Topcliffe Green

NE97EW

Dishforth Green

NE96AU

Lyndhurst Grove

NE96XH

Brixham Avenue

NE96BB

Lyndhurst Drive

NE96UR

Appledore Gardens

NE96XB

Torquay Gardens

NE96PZ

Easedale Gardens

NE97TS

Woodstock Road

NE96QD

Ivy Lane

NE96UX

Portland Gardens

NE97DG

Helmsley Green

NE97TN

Harlow Green Lane

NE97TR

Ivanhoe View

NE96UY

Dorchester Gardens

NE96PJ

Calderwood Crescent

NE96PP

Beechwood Avenue

NE96QA

Mardale Gardens

NE96PD

Durham Road

NE96UU

Newquay Gardens

NE97DZ

Skipton Green

NE97EF

Malton Green

NE96BA

Lyndhurst Crescent

NE96PH

Calderwood Crescent

NE96LS

Smithyford

NE97JF

Willerby Court

NE96NU

Yewdale Gardens

NE96PG

Woodford

NE97AF

Acomb Court

NE96LG

Trafford

NE96PX

Easedale Gardens

NE97AW

Bedale Court

NE96NG

Trafford

NE96RG

Woodford

NE96YZ

Cromer Court

NE97HR

Binsby Gardens

NE96PN

Kenwood Gardens

NE97BR

Harewood Green

NE97JG

Willerby Court

NE96LU

Stretford Court

NE96NX

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96UJ

Cromer Avenue

NE97TD

Durham Road

NE96AY

Lyndhurst Avenue

NE97HZ

Ripley Court

NE96UT

Weymouth Gardens

NE96XW

Redruth Gardens

NE97AG

Chowdene

NE97HS

Millbeck Gardens

NE96NB

Ulverston Gardens

NE96NW

Dartmouth Avenue

NE97TA

Durham Road

NE96NL

Thursby Gardens

NE96PY

Wetheral Gardens

NE96HT

Durham Road

NE96JB

Durham Road

NE96NJ

Crosby Gardens

NE96NR

Appleby Gardens

NE96UQ

Follet Close

NE97DY

Skipton Green

NE97EZ

Dishforth Green

NE96LW

Chowdene

NE96QB

Harraby Gardens

NE97TU

Waverley Road

NE97TQ

Stocksfield Gardens

NE97TT

Kenilworth View

NE96UE

Kells Lane

NE96UL

Cromer Avenue

NE96XL

Linton Road

NE97AZ

Bedale Court

NE97DX

Pickering Green

NE96AP

Durham Road

NE96LY

Easedale Gardens

NE96US

Sidmouth Road

NE97TJ

Birchfield Gardens

NE96NA

Ulverston Gardens

NE96JG

Hertford

NE96NT

Dovedale Gardens

NE96PB

Greystoke Gardens

NE96QG

Woodford

NE96XA

Dartmouth Avenue

NE96XN

Ilfracombe Gardens

NE97TX

Talisman View

NE97DF

Harewood Green

NE96PT

Brampton Gardens

NE96AT

Durham Road

NE96BD

The Path

NE96PA

Highlaws Gardens

NE96PF

Gainford

NE96UH

Cheddar Gardens

NE97TL

Rotherfield Gardens

NE96TW

Padstow Gardens

NE96TZ

Weymouth Gardens

NE96PQ

Ashwood Gardens

NE96XG

Ashford

NE96NQ

Colton Gardens

NE97HY

Ripley Court

NE97DW

Bramhope Green

NE96LZ

Stretford Court

NE96ND

Borrowdale Gardens

Data Sources

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