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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£179,250
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £237K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £179,250 (about £199 per square foot) in Chowdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chowdene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£262,000£273
Semi-Detached39£215,000£225
Terraced32£115,000£133
Flats6£63,000£94

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chowdene

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chowdene.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£59,000£170,000£115,500
2017£245,000£68,500£171,000£89,475
2018£275,000£80,000£182,750£92,000
2019£239,950£54,750£180,000£103,500
2020£192,000£46,000£199,250£95,000
2021£295,000£77,500£196,000£110,000
2022£288,000£40,000£200,375£110,000
2023£432,500£50,000£215,000£119,950
2024£278,500£78,000£195,000£135,000
2025£274,214£65,000£215,000£121,000
2026£241,000£66,000£225,000£112,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chowdene.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chowdene.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£107£177£137
2017£209£113£181£101
2018£229£138£191£108
2019£227£115£195£120
2020£223£77£207£111
2021£280£128£200£131
2022£211£76£216£124
2023£251£105£237£139
2024£258£165£211£159
2025£268£114£226£137
2026£256£108£224£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chowdene.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chowdene in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.