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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

NE96XL

Linton Road

NE96NT

Dovedale Gardens

NE96DG

Hertford

NE96PN

Kenwood Gardens

NE97TX

Talisman View

NE96LX

Easedale Gardens

NE96TG

Ashford

NE96UH

Cheddar Gardens

NE96TW

Padstow Gardens

NE96XP

Bude Gardens

NE96BH

Lyndhurst Green

NE97HU

Topcliffe Green

NE97HW

Kilburn Green

NE97UD

Rokeby View

NE96XW

Redruth Gardens

NE96UU

Newquay Gardens

NE96JJ

Chowdene Bank

NE97DX

Pickering Green

NE97EW

Dishforth Green

NE97EB

Malton Green

NE96TZ

Weymouth Gardens

NE96PH

Calderwood Crescent

NE96PP

Beechwood Avenue

NE96NJ

Crosby Gardens

NE97JF

Willerby Court

NE97BR

Harewood Green

NE96UF

Tiverton Gardens

NE96PT

Brampton Gardens

NE96QA

Mardale Gardens

NE96LU

Stretford Court

NE96YG

Ashford

NE96BD

The Path

NE96NB

Ulverston Gardens

NE96LT

Chowdene

NE96SG

Ashford

NE96UP

Bodmin Court

NE97TN

Harlow Green Lane

NE97TL

Rotherfield Gardens

NE96NU

Yewdale Gardens

NE97AG

Chowdene

NE96PL

Durham Road

NE96NE

Borrowdale Gardens

NE97DU

Bramhope Green

NE97TB

Durham Road

NE96QB

Harraby Gardens

NE96UR

Appledore Gardens

NE97HF

Kilburn Green

NE96RG

Woodford

NE97JG

Willerby Court

NE97AF

Acomb Court

NE96UQ

Follet Close

NE96HG

Hertford

NE96BE

Ellison Place

NE96UN

Durham Road

NE96QG

Woodford

NE96PG

Woodford

NE96XD

Dawlish Gardens

NE96QE

Cedars Green

NE97TR

Ivanhoe View

NE97TD

Durham Road

Data Sources

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